47th globally, US men average 5'9" height, with Iowa and Illinois slightly above national average.
A Newsweek article, utilizing Data Panda statistics, reveals that the average height for U.S. men is 5'9", ranking 47th globally. Men in Iowa and Illinois are slightly taller than the national average, with Iowa men being marginally taller than those in Illinois. The article highlights the improbability of many men in these states claiming to be 6 feet or taller. For comparison, Dutch men average 6'4", making them the tallest globally.
September 08, 2024
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