The Latest Indonesian Average Is 2025 And The Comparison With Other Countries

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YOGYAKARTA - The average high of Indonesians is one of the topics that are often related to health and its comparisons with other countries in a global context. The latest data from the World Population Review shows an increase in the average height of Indonesians in recent years.

Referring to the report, the average Indonesian male height is 166 cm, while Indonesian women have an average height of 154 cm. The following is discussed on average the height of Indonesians, the comparison with other countries, and the factors that influence them.

The average height of Indonesian adults in general is 158 cm, according to the latest World Population Review report. With details, the average male height is 166 cm and the average female height is 154 cm.

This figure shows an increase from 2020, where the average male height is only 163 cm and women 152 cm. In other words, there is a positive growth trend that indicates improvement in the quality of nutrition and public health.

However, when compared globally, the average height of Indonesians is still relatively low. Indonesia ranks 177th in the world and is the country with the 5th shortest male population in Southeast Asia.

When compared to neighboring countries in Southeast Asia, the average height of Indonesians is still slightly below average. Malaysian men have an average height of 169 cm, Singapore 174 cm, and Thailand 171 cm. Meanwhile, the average female heights in Malaysia reached 157 cm, Singapore 161 cm, and Thailand 159 cm.

The average height of Indonesians is closer to countries such as Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, and Timor Leste. Men in Cambodia and the Philippines have an average of *165 cm, while Laos is 163 cm and Timor-Leste is 160 cm. For women, Cambodia has 155 cm, Philippines is 154 cm, while Laos and Timor-Leste are 153 cm.

Globally, the average height reaches 171 cm for men and 162 cm for women. This means that there is a difference of about 13 cm compared to the average height of Indonesians. The Netherlands occupies the first position globally with the average male height reaching 184 cm.

There are several factors that cause the average height of Indonesians to tend to be lower. The first is the nutritional factor from childhood. Food intake that lacks protein, calcium, and vitamins can inhibit bone and muscle growth.

Then genetics factors. Most Southeast Asian people naturally have shorter posture than Europeans or Americans.

Please note, about 80 percent of a person's height is determined by genetic factors, while another 20% is influenced by lifestyle, diet, and environment.

In addition, environmental and health factors also play a major role. Access to clean water, health services, and environmental hygiene levels greatly affect physical growth. Countries with good health and sanitation facilities generally have population with higher posture.

This is the explanation of the average height of Indonesians, their comparisons, and the factors that influence them. Even though they are low globally, the average height of Indonesian men has increased by about 5 cm in the last 50 years. This increase shows progress in terms of nutrition awareness, economic improvement, and increased access to health services.