Short answer: in China, a man who is 162 cm counts as short, and a woman as slightly above average.
Short
Men · 17% are shorter
Slightly above average
Women · 72% are shorter
162 cm (5′4″)
63.8 in
17% of adult men in China are shorter than this; 1 in 1.2 men is this tall or taller. The average man is 169.6 cm (5′7″).
72% of adult women in China are shorter than this; 1 in 3.6 women is this tall or taller. The average woman is 157.8 cm (5′2″).
| Group | Average | Difference | Shorter in country | Shorter worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 169.6 cm (5′7″) | −7.6 cm | 17% | 21% |
| Women | 157.8 cm (5′2″) | +4.2 cm | 72% | 75% |
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Values are cohort-weighted averages for adults aged 18+, derived from NCD-RisC 2020 and UN population estimates; they do not reflect regional differences within a country. Details: methodology and sources.
What share of adults of the same sex is shorter than this?
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0.5% | 20% |
| United States | 3% | 52% |
| Brazil | 8% | 66% |
| Nigeria | 12% | 75% |
| Pakistan | 25% | 89% |
| India | 39% | 92% |
| Indonesia | 43% | 94% |
| Timor-Leste | 68% | 95% |
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