GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Average Irish Male Height
The average height of an Irish male is around 5 feet 10 inches (177 cm).
In this post, we explore the fascinating statistics surrounding the average height of Irish men. From significant historical changes to comparisons with other countries and insights into age-related height differences, the data provides a comprehensive look at the evolving stature of Irish males. The numbers reveal not just the numerical values but also hint at underlying factors such as nutrition and healthcare that have influenced this physical characteristic over time.
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"The average Irish male height is approximately 5 feet 10 inches according to numerous studies."
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"The average height for Irish males has increased by 5 inches in the last century."
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"Irish men's average height ranked 20th in comparison to other countries in 2014."
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"As of 2016, Irish men ranked as the tallest in the world, up from 43rd in 1900."
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"In 2019, Irish men were found to be taller than their British counterparts on average."
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"A 2017 study found the average Irish man is over 5cm taller than his counterpart from 100 years ago."
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"Around 60% of Irish males fall between 5'8" and 6'1"."
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"As of 2020, the Northern Irish are taller than the Irish from the Republic on average."
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"Irish men under 20 are about 1.5 cm taller on average than men aged 70 years and older."
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"Average height for Irish men increased by 13 cm between the years 1900 and 2014."
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"As per 2014 data, average height of Irish men was registered as 178.9 centimetres."
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"Height of younger Irish men shows a slower growth rate compared to those of older generation."
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"As per 2021 data, the average height for males in the age group 18-24 in Ireland is 178 cm."
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"Average height for older Irish men, aged 75 years and up, is usually less than the country's overall male height (169.8 cm)."
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"Researchers theorize that improved nutrition and access to healthcare contribute to the growth in height of Irish men from the 20th century."
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"The average Irish man is taller than the average European man."
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"In 2019, data showed Irish males’ average height range (around 176.3 cm) was in line with the Western and Northern European average."
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"According to the Department of Health, a healthy BMI for men of average height in Ireland (5’ 10”) is in the range of 66 – 83 kg."