How are the body heights of women and men in Germany distributed across different height intervals? Which height falls into the top 5% or top 10%?
To answer these questions, we received from the German Federal Statistical Office the raw data from the 2017 micro census of the German population. With these, we could calculate the height distribution in % and as well the total number of adults per centimeter of body height. Anyone who wants to determine to the centimeter, how tall she or he is compared to the German population, can do so with this interactive calculator.
Height Distribution of Women and Men in Germany (in %)
| Height | Frauen | Männer |
|---|---|---|
| < 150 cm | 0.6% | |
| 150 – 159 cm | 16% | 0.4% |
| 160 – 164 cm | 26% | 2% |
| 165 – 169 cm | 29% | 7% |
| 170 – 174 cm | 19% | 19% |
| 175 – 179 cm | 8% | 25% |
| 180 – 184 cm | 2% | 25% |
| 185 – 189 cm | 0.2% | 14% |
| 190 – 194 cm | 6% | |
| > 195 cm | 2% |
Height Distribution of Women in Germany (in %)
| Height | Women |
|---|---|
| < 150 cm | 0.6% |
| 150 – 159 cm | 16.0% |
| 160 – 164 cm | 26.0% |
| 165 – 169 cm | 28.9% |
| 170 – 174 cm | 18.8% |
| 175 – 179 cm | 7.5 % |
| 180 – 185 cm | 2.0% |
| > 185 cm | 0.2% |
Body Height of Women in Germany (in millions)
| Height | Women (in millions) |
|---|---|
| < 150 cm | 0.21 |
| 150 – 159 cm | 5.55 |
| 160 – 164 cm | 9.02 |
| 165 – 169 cm | 10.03 |
| 170 – 174 cm | 6.52 |
| 175 – 179 cm | 2.60 |
| 180 – 185 cm | 0.69 |
| > 185 cm | 0.07 |
Height Distribution of Men in Germany (Share in %)
| Height | Men |
|---|---|
| < 160 cm | 0.4% |
| 160 – 164 cm | 2.0% |
| 165 – 169 cm | 6.9% |
| 170 – 174 cm | 19.2% |
| 175 – 179 cm | 25.0% |
| 180 – 184 cm | 24.8% |
| 185 – 189 cm | 14.0% |
| 190 – 194 cm | 6.1% |
| > 195 cm | 1.6% |
Body Height of Men in Germany (in millions)
| Height | Men (in millions) |
|---|---|
| < 160 cm | 0.13 |
| 160 – 164 cm | 0.67 |
| 165 – 169 cm | 2.32 |
| 170 – 174 cm | 6.45 |
| 175 – 179 cm | 8.39 |
| 180 – 184 cm | 8.33 |
| 185 – 189 cm | 4.70 |
| 190 – 194 cm | 2.04 |
| > 195 cm | 0.54 |
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Methodology and data basis:
The distribution and the absolute figures on body heights are calculated based on the German Federal Statistical Office’s 2017 micro census data collection for “Body measurements of the population.”
The 16.4 million under 18 years old in 2017 are therefore not included, in the calculation of the absolute numbers per height interval.
The micro census of the Federal Statistical Office is an official representative household survey, with 1% of the population included.
It is a random sample in which all households have the same probability of selection, and various survey instruments are used. The focus is on personal interviews with all persons in the household by interviewers from the Land Statistical Offices.
Household members also have the option of completing a questionnaire themselves (written survey).