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Countries With Tallest Population:  The height of an individual depends on a lot of factors, including genetics, nutrition and even the standard of living. Some countries have the tallest people in the world, while some have a relatively short population. According to the data by World Population Review,  Northern and Eastern Europe are home to the world's tallest population, with an average height of about 5 ft 7in. While the country with the shortest people has an average height of only 5 feet. To know more about the average height by country, here’s a list of the top 10. Check out!

List Of The Top 10 Tallest Nations:

Rank Country Avg. Height Boys (in) Avg. Height Girls (in)
1 Netherlands 6 ft 5 ft 7 in
2 Montenegro 6 ft 5 ft 7 in
3 Estonia 6 ft 5 ft 6 in
4 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6 ft 5 ft 6 in
5 Iceland 6 ft 5 ft 7 in
6 Denmark 6 ft 5 ft 7 in
7 Czech Republic 5 ft 11 in 5 ft 6 in
8 Latvia 5 ft 11 in 5 ft 6 in
9 Slovakia 5 ft 11 in 5 ft 6 in
10 Ukraine 5 ft 11 in 5 ft 6 in

  1. Netherlands

The Netherlands has the tallest people in the world. The average male height here is 184 cm (6 ft), while the average female height stands at 170 cm (5 ft 7 in). Here, the reasons for tall height could be genetics, a dairy and protein-rich diet, and great healthcare.

  1. Montenegro

Montenegrin males have an average height of 183 cm (6 ft), and females 170 cm (5 ft 7 in). Montenegro is situated in the Dinaric Alps area, the Balkans have a reputation for having tall people, all thanks to their genetics and ancient diets.

  1. Estonia

Estonian men are 183 cm (6 ft) tall on average, and women are 169 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall. The nation's height superiority is attributed to genetics as well as improvements in diets and living standards after the nation’s independence.

  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian men are 182 cm (6 ft) tall, while women are 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall. Similar to Montenegro, Bosnia lies within the Dinaric Alps and the majority of the population here is tall, due to genetics and local diet.

  1. Iceland

Most men in island are 182 cm (6 ft) tall, and women 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall. Here, citizens enjoy a high-protein diet that is heavy in seafood and also have a strong public health. 

  1. Denmark

Danish males measure 182 cm (6 ft) on average, and females 169 cm (5 ft 7 in). Denmark's affluence, healthcare system, and eating patterns explain its tall stature in the world.

  1. Czech Republic

Czech males stand at an average of 181 cm (5 ft 11 in), while females stand at 168 cm (5 ft 6 in). Height index have gradually rose in the last few decades, indicating improved diet and medical care.

  1. Latvia

Latvian men measure on average 181 cm (5 ft 11 in), and women 169 cm (5 ft 6 in). Latvia's high height is the result of both genes and post-Soviet living standards improvements.

  1. Slovakia

Men here have an average height of 181 cm (5 ft 11 in), and women 167 cm (5 ft 6 in). As with other Central European countries, Slovakia's height increased with economic development and improved nutrition for nationwide population.

  1. Ukraine

Ukrainian men are 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall on average, and women are 167 cm (5 ft 6 in) tall on average. Ukraine is still one of the world's tallest nations, despite economic issues, all thanks to genetics and improved diets over the centuries.

The tallest world populations are clustered in Europe, especially in the Netherlands and the Dinaric Alps region. From the above report, it is easily concluded that genetics play a dominant role (about 80%), but nutrition and healthcare are essential to reach your genetic potential. Additionally, diets rich in dairy, meat, and seafood, along with high living standards, are common in these top ten countries that have the tallest people in the world.