Latvian women are among the tallest in the world. Multiple sources confirm this. While precise rankings vary slightly depending on the study and year, Latvia consistently places in the top few countries for average female height.
Evidence from Multiple Sources:
Several studies and articles support the claim that Latvian women are exceptionally tall:
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Imperial College London: A study by Imperial College London in 2016 reported that Latvia and the Netherlands were among the countries with the tallest women globally. (https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/173634/dutch-latvian-women-tallest-world-according/)
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Daily Mail: The Daily Mail reported that Latvian women born in 1996 had an average height of 169.80 cm (approximately 5 ft 7 in). (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12188725/Countries-tallest-women-revealed-neither-Britain-rank-20.html)
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MedicineNet: This medical website lists Latvia among the countries with the tallest women, alongside the Netherlands, Estonia, and the Czech Republic. (https://www.medicinenet.com/height_women/article.htm)
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Other studies consistently rank Latvia within the top 5-10 tallest nations for women, though the exact placement often varies based on methodology and data used. The Netherlands often vies for the top spot.
While the exact ranking and the precise average height fluctuate across different sources, the consistent presence of Latvia among the countries with the tallest women globally confirms the initial statement.
