At 170cm (5'6"), your height places you shorter than most for males in Germany. Specifically, you fall into the 7.3th percentile, meaning you are taller than approximately 7.3% of the male population in this country. The average male height in Germany is 180.3cm, making you 10.3cm shorter than average.

Statistical Breakdown

Height distribution in any population follows a normal (bell curve) distribution. In Germany, the standard deviation for male height is approximately 7.1cm. This means that about 68% of males fall within ±7.1cm of the average (173.2cm to 187.4cm).

Your height of 170cm represents a z-score of -1.45, which is 1.5 standard deviations below the mean. This statistical position has real-world implications for everything from clothing fit to ergonomic comfort.

Cultural & Ergonomic Context in Germany

German car manufacturers design interiors for taller drivers. In Germany, heights above 188cm (6'2") are generally perceived as "tall," while those below 173cm (5'8") may be considered "short" by local standards.

German sizing tends to be generous in length. Standard door heights in Germany are approximately 201cm (79.1 inches), so at 170cm you have 31cm of clearance when walking through doorways.

Did You Know?

• Germans are among the tallest people in Europe
• The Bundeswehr (German army) has no minimum height requirement
• German doors are typically 10cm taller than British doors

Global Perspective

When compared against the global average male height of 171.0cm, you are 1.0cm shorter, placing you in the 44.7th percentile worldwide. Height standards vary dramatically across countries: the Netherlands has the world's tallest average, while countries in Southeast Asia tend to have shorter averages due to genetic and nutritional factors.

Your height relative to different countries affects practical considerations when traveling, from public transport comfort to finding appropriately-sized beds and showers. Understanding these differences can help you prepare for international trips or relocations.