The Netherlands boasts the tallest men in the world.
Numerous sources confirm this fact. The average Dutch man's height has seen a significant increase over the past two centuries, growing from 166 cm in 1810 to 184 cm today – an impressive 18 cm increase. [^1, ^2, ^3] This remarkable growth is attributed to several factors, often cited as wealth, a nutritious diet, and access to quality healthcare. [^9]
While other countries like Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina also feature high average heights, the Netherlands consistently ranks highest for average male height. [^3] It's important to note that individual heights vary greatly within any population, and these figures represent averages. Other sources mention various countries with tall populations but ultimately confirm the Netherlands' top ranking for men. [^4, ^5, ^6, ^7, ^8, ^10]
[^1]: How the Dutch Became the Tallest Nation on Earth. The Conversation, July 3, 2024.
[^2]: Dutch men and Latvian women tallest in world according to 100 years of data. Imperial College London, July 26, 2016.
[^3]: Average Height by Country 2024. World Population Review.
[^4]: Ranked: the 25 Countries With the Tallest People in the World. Business Insider, October 9, 2023.
[^5]: Ranked: The countries with the tallest people in the world. Yahoo News, June 7, 2023.
[^6]: What country has the tallest average population of humans? Quora, June 24, 2024.
[^7]: Map of where the tallest and shortest men and women are located in the world. Reddit, December 21, 2023.
[^8]: Average male height in Latin America by country. Reddit, May 16, 2015.
[^9]: Why Are Dutch People So Tall? Fisher Scientific.
[^10]: Who are the tallest Asians? Quora, May 14, 2015.
