Height in North Africa: study averages
Study averages: Algeria, men 5 ft 7 in (169.7 cm) and women 5 ft 2.5 in (158.5 cm); Egypt, men 5 ft 7 in (170.3 cm) and women 5 ft 2.5 in (158.9 cm); Morocco, men 5 ft 7.5 in (171.8 cm) and women 5 ft 2.5 in (159.2 cm).
These are individual study samples in this region. Their ages, years and methods differ; they are not combined into a regional average.
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What the study measured
| Sample | Population | Year | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 25–64 (N= m:1,626 f:2,491) | 2005 | measured | Wikipedia, citing the survey |
| Egypt | 20–24 (N= m:845 f:1,059) | 2008 | measured | Wikipedia, citing the survey |
| Morocco | 18+ (N= m:1,871 f:3,390) | 2017 | measured | Wikipedia, citing the survey |
| Study | Men | Women | Everyone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 5 ft 7 in (169.7 cm) | 5 ft 2.5 in (158.5 cm) | Not published |
| Egypt | 5 ft 7 in (170.3 cm) | 5 ft 2.5 in (158.9 cm) | Not published |
| Morocco | 5 ft 7.5 in (171.8 cm) | 5 ft 2.5 in (159.2 cm) | Not published |
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