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Statistics About The Average Height For Indian Women
The average height for Indian women is around 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 centimeters).
In this post, we explore a comprehensive overview of the average heights of Indian women based on various statistics collected over different periods and regions. From historical data to current trends, we delve into the nuances of women’s heights in different states of India, shedding light on factors that influence these measurements and potential implications for public health efforts.
Statistic 1
"The average height for Indian women is about 152.6 cm."
Statistic 2
"The average height of an Indian woman was around 147.64 in the years 1896 to 1899."
Statistic 3
"Women's height in India increased by around 5 cm during the period 1896-1996, averaging an increase nearly 0.5 cm per decade."
Statistic 4
"Women in the southern state of Kerala have the maximum average height (160 cm)."
Statistic 5
"The women of Punjab ranks second with an average height of 158 cm."
Statistic 6
"The women in North Eastern states have an average height at 153 cm."
Statistic 7
"The minimum height reported is from Madhya Pradesh, with women having an average height of 151 cm."
Statistic 8
"Women from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh have an average height of around 152 cm."
Statistic 9
"In India, 68.8 % of women are shorter than the median height of 158 cm."
Statistic 10
"In India, among the age group 50-69 years, only 30% of the women are of the average height, 152.6 cm."
Statistic 11
"The women in the age group of 30-49 years have an average height lesser than 152.6 cm."
Statistic 12
"Women classified as under-nourished (18.5 < BMI < 25) have an average height of 150 cm."
Statistic 13
"Women classified as "obese" (BMI > 30) have an average height of 156 cm."
Statistic 14
"In India, the urban women are taller by an average of 2 to 3 cm than the rural women."
Statistic 15
"In India, there has been no significant change in women's height over the past two decades."
Statistic 16
"The women in Bihar have an average height of 152.24 cm."
Statistic 17
"The average height of an Indian woman is likely to increase by 1 cm every decade."
Statistic 18
"Variation in height is less in women from India as compared to men."
Statistic 19
"The women of Himachal Pradesh rank third with an average height of 157 cm."
Statistic 20
"The women of Jharkhand have an average height of 152.80 cm."
Jannik Lindner
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