Is 170 cm Tall for a Man?

Find out whether a height of 170.0 cm (5 ft 6.9 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 170 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 170 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 170.0 cm (5 ft 6.9 in) is taller than 45.5% of men worldwide.
A height of 170.0 cm (5 ft 6.9 in) is taller than 94.7% of women worldwide.

Countries where 170 cm is closest to the average height for a man

The following countries have average male heights closest to 170.0 cm (5 ft 6.9 in):

Sao Tome and Principe: 170.370 cm (5 ft 7.075 in)
Ghana: 170.305 cm (5 ft 7.049 in)
Mexico: 170.286 cm (5 ft 7.042 in)
Niger: 170.261 cm (5 ft 7.032 in)
Panama: 170.190 cm (5 ft 7.004 in)
Togo: 170.136 cm (5 ft 6.983 in)
Kiribati: 170.091 cm (5 ft 6.965 in)
Nicaragua: 169.913 cm (5 ft 6.895 in) (closest)
Namibia: 169.746 cm (5 ft 6.829 in)
South Africa: 169.626 cm (5 ft 6.782 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).