If you’re a tall woman in search of a tall man you’d want to bag your bags and head off to The Netherlands where you can find the world’s tallest men.

Findings from research which tracked the growth trends of 187 countries over the past century have revealed that the average Dutchman is 183cm (6ft) tall, while the average Latvian woman reaches 170cm (5ft 7in). The study published in the journal Life also concluded that being taller is associated with enhanced longevity, and higher education and earnings. That’s great news if, like myself, you’ve towered over everyone you’ve ever met. The study suggested that different rates of growth are dependent on genetics and environment. The authors, NCD Risk Factor Collaboration, state: “Most differences in height between countries have other causes. For example, children and adolescents who are malnourished, or who suffer from serious diseases, will generally be shorter as adults. This is important because taller people generally live longer, are less likely to suffer from heart disease and stroke, and taller women and their children are less likely to have complications during and after birth.” Not intended to help lonely tall people find love, the study actually hopes to use the information gathered to improve nutrition and health across the world. It also aims to understand how much becoming taller has been responsible for improved health and longevity throughout the world.