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How tall is Average Japanese Man?

Average Japanese Man height compared to an average person, to scale — 1.72 m (5'8")

Average Japanese Man is 1.72 m (5'8") tall.

Centimetres1.72 m
Feet & inches5'8"
Exact172 cm
Confidencehigh
Sourcenational survey

Heights are compiled from public sources — official league & agency listings, published profiles and reference data — and cross-checked; the confidence flag reflects how consistently sources agree. Last reviewed 2026-09-30.

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Average Japanese Man
1.75 m
Average American Man
Average Japanese Man1.72 m
Average American Man1.75 m

About Average Japanese Man’s height

Average Japanese Man is 1.72 m (5'8") tall. That is 172 centimetres, or 5'8" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Average Japanese Man is 3 cm (1.2 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Average Japanese Man stands at almost the same height as Luka Modrić (1.72 m), and is just shorter than Rihanna (1.73 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Average Japanese Man up against anyone else, to scale.

Average Japanese Man vs the average person, to scale

1.72 mAverage Japan…1.75 mAvg man1.62 mAvg woman

Height in context

  • 3 cm (1 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
  • 10 cm (4 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
  • At 98% of the average man’s height, Average Japanese Man falls below typical adult male stature.
  • Use the comparison tool above to place Average Japanese Man side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.

World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).

Average Japanese Man height — frequently asked

How tall is Average Japanese Man?
Average Japanese Man is 1.72 m (5'8") tall.
How tall is Average Japanese Man in feet?
Average Japanese Man is 5'8" tall.
How tall is Average Japanese Man in cm?
Average Japanese Man is 1.72 m (172 cm) tall.
Is Average Japanese Man tall?
Average Japanese Man is 1.72 m (5'8"), close to the average adult height.
Who is taller, Average Japanese Man or Rihanna?
Rihanna is taller, at 1.73 m versus Average Japanese Man at 1.72 m.
Is Average Japanese Man taller than Jeff Bezos?
Yes — Average Japanese Man is 1.72 m, which is taller than Jeff Bezos at 1.71 m.