Is 165 cm Tall for a Man?

Find out whether a height of 165.0 cm (5 ft 5.0 in) is tall, short, or around average for a man. See how this height compares with men and women worldwide, and discover which countries have average male heights closest to 165 cm. For a personalized comparison based on your own height, gender, and country, try our Am I Tall? height statistics calculator. You can also explore our Average Height by Country data or browse our Height Guides for other specific height statistics.

How a height of 165 cm compares with people worldwide

The average height for men worldwide is 170.8 cm (5 ft 7.3 in).
The average height for women worldwide is 158.6 cm (5 ft 2.5 in).
A height of 165.0 cm (5 ft 5.0 in) is taller than 21.8% of men worldwide.
A height of 165.0 cm (5 ft 5.0 in) is taller than 81.8% of women worldwide.

Countries where 165 cm is closest to the average height for a man

The following countries have average male heights closest to 165.0 cm (5 ft 5.0 in):

Mauritania: 165.544 cm (5 ft 5.175 in)
Liberia: 165.476 cm (5 ft 5.148 in)
Cambodia: 165.350 cm (5 ft 5.098 in)
Marshall Islands: 165.264 cm (5 ft 5.065 in)
Philippines: 165.233 cm (5 ft 5.052 in)
Madagascar: 165.162 cm (5 ft 5.024 in)
Bangladesh: 165.081 cm (5 ft 4.993 in) (closest)
Yemen: 164.416 cm (5 ft 4.731 in)
Nepal: 164.364 cm (5 ft 4.710 in)
Guatemala: 164.358 cm (5 ft 4.708 in)

The tallest country is Netherlands with an average male height of 183.8 cm (6 ft 0.4 in). The shortest country is Timor-Leste with an average male height of 160.1 cm (5 ft 3.0 in).