As of now, there isn't a definitive average height for Generation Z, mainly because many individuals within this generation (those born from 1997 to 2012) have not yet completed their physical growth.
However, general observations suggest that each successive generation tends to be taller than the previous one due to better nutrition and health care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides the average height for American adults:
These statistics may differ per country and ethnicity. So for a more accurate average height for Gen Z, it's best to wait until the entire generation has reached maturity.
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