China vs US Average Height Comparison 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
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.
Quick Answer
China's 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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What is China vs US Average Height Comparison in 2025?
China's China vs US Average Height Comparison in 2025 was N/A cm. This dataset includes 11 data points from 1975 to 2025. Data source: NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES.
Historical China vs US Average Height Comparison Data (1975โ2025)
The complete China vs US Average Height Comparison dataset spans from 1975 to 2025 with 11 data points. Data is sourced from NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), CDC NHANES and updated yearly. Free CSV download and API access available below.
China vs US Average Height Comparison
๐ Data Table
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 |
๐ Key Insights
โน๏ธ About This Dataset
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: yearly
API Access: REST API endpoint
๐ How to Cite This Data
Citation Format:
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:
2026-04-29T03:29:14.593Z
API Access:
GET https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-us-height-comparison ๐ง How to Use This Data
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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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- โข Dataset: China vs US Average Height Comparison
- โข Data Range: 1975 to 2025 (11 data points)
- โข Category: society
- โข 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 https://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