China vs US Average Height Comparison
Historical comparison of average adult height between China and the United States from 1960 to 2020. Shows China's rapid height growth narrowing the gap with the US.
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China's China vs US Average Height Comparison data for 2025. Historical data available from 1975 to 2025, covering 51 years. Data source: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES.
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China vs US Average Height Comparison
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11 data points| Year | China male | Us male | China female | Us female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 166 | 175.5 | 155 | 161.5 |
| 1980 | 166.5 | 176 | 155.5 | 162 |
| 1985 | 167.2 | 176.2 | 156.2 | 162.3 |
| 1990 | 168 | 176.3 | 157 | 162.5 |
| 1995 | 168.8 | 176.5 | 157.6 | 162.8 |
| 2000 | 169.5 | 176.7 | 158.2 | 163 |
| 2005 | 170.2 | 176.9 | 158.8 | 163.1 |
| 2010 | 170.8 | 177 | 159.3 | 163.2 |
| 2015 | 171.5 | 177 | 159.8 | 163 |
| 2020 | 172 | 177 | 160 | 163 |
| 2025 | 172.5 | 177 | 160.3 | 163 |
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Historical comparison of average adult height between China and the United States from 1960 to 2020. Shows China's rapid height growth narrowing the gap with the US.
Category: Society
Data Source: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES
Update Frequency: annual
API Access: REST API endpoint
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China Data Portal (2026). China vs US Average Height Comparison. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-us-height-comparison/
Primary Source:
NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES
Last Updated:
2026-03-23T23:43:58.405Z
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When using this data, please cite: China Data Portal (2026). China vs US Average Height Comparison. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-us-height-comparison/
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- âĸ Data Range: 1975 to 2025 (11 data points)
- âĸ Category: Society
- âĸ Source: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES
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What is China's China vs US Average Height Comparison in 2025?
China's China vs US Average Height Comparison data for 2025 is available with 11 data points covering 1975 to 2025.
Where can I download China vs US Average Height Comparison data?
You can download China vs US Average Height Comparison data from China Data Portal via our free API at chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-us-height-comparison. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for China vs US Average Height Comparison?
The China vs US Average Height Comparison dataset covers 1975 to 2025, with 11 data points. Data source: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES.
Dataset Info
- Category
- Society
- Unit
- cm
- Source
- NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES
- Time Range
- 1975 - 2025
- Data Points
- 11