How tall is Ursula von der Leyen?
President of the European Commission since 2019
By Nitin Raja · Software developer, founder of CheckMyHeight
· 2 min read · Heights from Wikidata · How we check heights
Ursula von der Leyen is 5′ 3½″ tall - that's 161 cm or 63.4 inches.
Averages are for US adults (CDC NHANES).
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Ursula von der Leyen compared with the average in Germany
The average young woman in Germany is 5′ 5½″ (166.2 cm) at age 19, according to the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (2019). At 5′ 3½″, Ursula von der Leyen is 5.2 cm shorter than that, and 0.1 cm taller than the world average for young women (5′ 3½″).
Among the 6 women from Germany in our list, Ursula von der Leyen is the 6th tallest. In the world leaders list, Ursula von der Leyen ranks 79th of 81 by height.
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Ursula von der Leyen height FAQ
How tall is Ursula von der Leyen?
Ursula von der Leyen is 5′ 3½″ tall, which is 161 cm or 63.4 inches.
How tall is Ursula von der Leyen in cm?
Ursula von der Leyen's height is 161 cm (1.61 m).
Is Ursula von der Leyen taller than average?
No - the average American woman is 5′ 3½″ (161.3 cm), so Ursula von der Leyen is 0.3 cm shorter, taller than about 48% of US women.
How tall is Ursula von der Leyen compared with the average person in Germany?
The average young woman in Germany is 5′ 5½″ (166.2 cm) at age 19 (NCD-RisC, 2019). At 5′ 3½″, Ursula von der Leyen is 5.2 cm shorter.
Who is the same height as Ursula von der Leyen?
Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato, Winona Ryder, Kajol are also listed at about 5′ 3½″.
Source: Wikidata (Q60772). Celebrities often round up or are measured in shoes, so treat this as within a centimetre or two.