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How tall is Kim Jong-un?
Kim Jong-un is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.
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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About Kim Jong-un’s height
Kim Jong-un is 1.7 m (5'7") tall. That is 170 centimetres, or 5'7" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated medium.
Kim Jong-un is 5 cm (2.0 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.
For a sense of scale, Kim Jong-un stands at almost the same height as Lionel Messi (1.7 m), and is just shorter than Jeff Bezos (1.71 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Kim Jong-un up against anyone else, to scale.
Kim Jong-un vs the average person, to scale
Height in context
- 5 cm (2 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
- 8 cm (3 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
- At 97% of the average man’s height, Kim Jong-un falls below typical adult male stature.
- Use the comparison tool above to place Kim Jong-un 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).
Kim Jong-un height — frequently asked
- How tall is Kim Jong-un?
- Kim Jong-un is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.
- How tall is Kim Jong-un in feet?
- Kim Jong-un is 5'7" tall.
- How tall is Kim Jong-un in cm?
- Kim Jong-un is 1.7 m (170 cm) tall.
- Is Kim Jong-un tall?
- Kim Jong-un is 1.7 m (5'7"), close to the average adult height.
- Who is taller, Kim Jong-un or Jeff Bezos?
- Jeff Bezos is taller, at 1.71 m versus Kim Jong-un at 1.7 m.
- Is Kim Jong-un taller than Beyoncé?
- Yes — Kim Jong-un is 1.7 m, which is taller than Beyoncé at 1.69 m.
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