Average Height in Syria (2026 Data)
The average height in Syria is approximately 5'8" (172 cm) for men and 5'3" (159 cm) for women, based on NCD-RisC pooled height estimates.
Average Height in Syria: Men and Women
Adult height in Syria 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 172 cm (5'8"); for women, about 159 cm (5'3"). 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 Syria. The averages below describe the national picture; individual heights span a wide range above and below these means.
Average Height by Age Group in Syria
| Age Group | Men (cm / ft-in) | Women (cm / ft-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 18–25 | 174 cm (5'9") | 160 cm (5'3") |
| 26–35 | 173 cm (5'8") | 160 cm (5'3") |
| 36–50 | 172 cm (5'8") | 159 cm (5'3") |
| 50+ | 171 cm (5'7") | 158 cm (5'2") |
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 Syria 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, Syria men are 1 cm taller than the global male mean and women are about the same height as the global female mean.
The United States averages about 175 cm (5'9") for men and 162 cm (5'4") for women (CDC/NHANES). Syria men are 3 cm shorter than US men on average; Syria women are 3 cm shorter than US women.
Syria's Levantine averages have been affected by conflict-related nutrition and displacement in recent cohorts.
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. Syria's Levantine averages have been affected by conflict-related nutrition and displacement in recent cohorts.
Like most populations, Syria has seen height changes across generations as nutrition, sanitation, and healthcare evolved.
Comparing your personal height to Syria'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 Syria's national distribution.
Data source: NCD-RisC pooled height estimates. For US percentile comparisons, see our methodology page.
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