06/01/2026
Ever wondered where you'll find the tallest people in Europe? ๐๐
This map breaks down the average height for young men (aged 18โ25) across the continent, and the data shows a pretty clear trend from North to South!
Here is a look at the highest and lowest averages on the board:
๐ Tallest on Average:
* The Netherlands takes the #1 spot with a towering average of 183.8 cm!
* Montenegro comes in a close second at 183.1 cm.
* Denmark rounds out the top three at 181.4 cm.
*(In fact, most of the Nordic regionโNorway, Sweden, and Icelandโall clear the 181 cm mark easily!)*
๐ Shortest on Average (In Europe):
* Turkey sits at 174.0 cm.
* North Macedonia averages 174.2 cm.
* Portugal (175.3 cm) and Bulgaria (175.4 cm) also trend slightly lower compared to their northern neighbors.
*(Note: The map also includes Timor-Leste at 164.0 cm just as a global reference point, even though it isn't in Europe!)*
It looks like the Dutch and the Balkans are dominating the height charts! How does your height compare to these averages?
Drop your thoughts (and your height if you're brave!) in the comments! ๐๐งโโ๏ธโจ