Human height is more than just a number on a measuring tape—it’s a mirror reflecting nutrition, health, and socioeconomic conditions across generations. Today, we’ll dive into how the average height of adults born 25 years ago (around 2000) compares to those born 75 years ago (around 1950) in India, China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Pakistan, the European Union (EU), and Sub-Saharan Africa. We’ll also unpack the key drivers behind India’s trends and touch on Sub-Saharan Africa’s unique story, where height gains have faltered despite some progress. Height Trends Across the Globe Let’s start with the numbers, piecing together a global snapshot of height evolution over five decades: India : Men grew from ~161 cm (1950) to ~164–165 cm (2000), a modest 3–4 cm gain, while women rose from ~147 cm to ~152–153 cm, up 5–6 cm. Gains slowed or reversed for those born post-1980s. China : Men shot up from ~163 cm to ~171–172 cm (8–9 cm), and women from ~151 cm to ~159–160 cm, reflecting rapi...