POPULATION AVERAGES
See average body measurements and health metrics by age and sex. Data sourced from WHO and CDC NHANES population studies.
Key Population Averages
Adult Male Height
176.4 cm
Adult Female Height
162.5 cm
Adult Male Weight
90.6 kg
Adult Female Weight
77.5 kg
Average BMI
27.4 kg/m²
Resting Heart Rate
72.0 bpm
Systolic Blood Pressure
122.0 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure
78.0 mmHg
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Understanding Population Averages
Population averages help you understand where you stand compared to others in your demographic group. Our data comes from authoritative sources including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the CDC's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
Key Metrics Explained
- Average Height: Adult male height averages 176.4 cm (5'9") in the US, while adult female height averages 162.5 cm (5'4"). Heights vary significantly by age and ethnicity.
- Average Weight: US adult males average 90.6 kg (200 lbs), females average 77.5 kg (171 lbs). Weight naturally increases with age until around 60.
- Average BMI: The US adult average BMI is 27.4, which falls in the "overweight" category. A healthy BMI range is 18.5-24.9.
- Average Blood Pressure: Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg. The population average is slightly higher at 122/78 mmHg.
Calculate Your Percentile
Want to know exactly where you stand? Use our percentile calculator to compare your measurements to population data. You can also explore world records to see the upper limits of human performance.