Average Height in Monaco (2026 Data)
The average height in Monaco is approximately 5'10" (178 cm) for men and 5'5" (165 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Monaco: Men and Women
Adult height in Monaco reflects genetics, childhood nutrition, healthcare access, and living conditions. Pooled international estimates provide the best available figures for current average adult stature.
For men, the population mean is about 178 cm (5'10"); for women, about 165 cm (5'5"). These figures represent adults aged 18 and older and are typically measured barefoot in health surveys.
Height varies by region, ethnicity, and birth cohort within Monaco. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Monaco
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 180 cm (5'11") | 166 cm (5'5") |
| 26–35 | 179 cm (5'10") | 166 cm (5'5") |
| 36–50 | 178 cm (5'10") | 165 cm (5'5") |
| 50+ | 177 cm (5'10") | 164 cm (5'5") |
Age-group estimates derived from NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. Younger cohorts typically measure slightly taller than older groups due to secular height trends.
How Monaco Compares to the World and the US
Globally, the approximate mean adult height is about 171 cm (5'7") for men and 159 cm (5'2.5") for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled estimates. Compared to this, Monaco men are 7 cm taller than the global male mean and women are 6 cm taller than the global female mean.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Monaco men are 3 cm taller than US men on average; Monaco women are 3 cm taller than US women.
Monaco's tiny, high-income population tracks closely with French Riviera height norms.
Why Heights Differ: Genetics, Nutrition, and Trends
Height is roughly 80% genetic and 20% environmental, but nutrition in the first years of life matters enormously at the population level. Monaco's tiny, high-income population tracks closely with French Riviera height norms.
Like most populations, Monaco has seen height changes across generations as nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare evolved.
Comparing your personal height to Monaco's average is informative, but percentile rankings depend on which reference population you use. Our calculator compares against US CDC/NHANES data, which may differ from Monaco's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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