Average height and weight among the Dutch population are steadily rising, with weight gains outpacing height increases and driving a sharp rise in overweight rates.
Taller
Since 1991, Dutch men have grown 2.1 cm taller on average, and women 0.6 cm. By 2011, men's average height reached 1.81 meters, women's 1.68 meters.
Heavier
Weight has climbed even faster. Men now average 84 kg (up 5.6 kg from 1991), while women average 70 kg (up 3.7 kg).
Overweight Surge
Overweight prevalence among men rose 15%, and among women 12%.
