Average Height in Saint Kitts and Nevis (2026 Data)
The average height in Saint Kitts and Nevis is approximately 5'9" (174 cm) for men and 5'4" (162 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Saint Kitts and Nevis: Men and Women
Adult height in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 174 cm (5'9"); for women, about 162 cm (5'4"). 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Saint Kitts and Nevis
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 176 cm (5'9") | 163 cm (5'4") |
| 26–35 | 175 cm (5'9") | 163 cm (5'4") |
| 36–50 | 174 cm (5'9") | 162 cm (5'4") |
| 50+ | 173 cm (5'8") | 161 cm (5'3") |
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 Saint Kitts and Nevis 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, Saint Kitts and Nevis men are 3 cm taller than the global male mean and women are 3 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). Saint Kitts and Nevis men are 1 cm shorter than US men on average; Saint Kitts and Nevis women are about the same height as US women.
Saint Kitts and Nevis shares Leeward Island height patterns with Antigua and nearby islands.
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. Saint Kitts and Nevis shares Leeward Island height patterns with Antigua and nearby islands.
Like most populations, Saint Kitts and Nevis has seen height changes across generations as nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare evolved.
Comparing your personal height to Saint Kitts and Nevis'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 Saint Kitts and Nevis's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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