Where World's Tallest Women, Men Live

Latvian women are tallest in the world, with an average height of 5-foot-7, according to a new study in the journal eLife. The same study, based on 2014 data, finds Dutch men tower over the rest at an even 6 feet on average, reports the BBC. The US—home to the third tallest men and fourth tallest women in 1914—now sits at the 37th and 42nd spot, respectively. Here are the top 5 "tall" countries:

For women:

1. Latvia
2. Netherlands
3. Estonia
4. Czech Republic
5. Serbia

For men:

1. Netherlands
2. Belgium
3. Estonia
4. Latvia
5. Denmark

Check out the full lists or the top causes of death for men and women. (More height stories.)