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  1. Average adult male body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by age

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    Updated Jan 14, 2019
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    Statista (2019). Average adult male body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by age [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/955043/adult-male-body-weight-average-us-by-age/
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    Jan 14, 2019
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    Time period covered
    1999 - 2016
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic depicts the average male body weight of U.S. adults aged 20 years and over from 1999 to 2016. According to the data, the average male body weight for those aged 40-59 years was 194.3 in 1999-2000 and increased to 200.9 as of 2015-2016.

  2. Average adult male body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by ethnicity

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    Updated Jan 14, 2019
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    Statista (2019). Average adult male body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/955064/adult-male-body-weight-average-us-by-ethnicity/
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    Jan 14, 2019
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    Time period covered
    1999 - 2016
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic depicts the average body weight of U.S. men aged 20 years and over from 1999 to 2016, by ethnicity. According to the data, the average male body weight for those that identified as non-Hispanic white has increased from 192.3 in 1999-2000 to 202.2 in 2015-2016.

  3. U.S. adults average self-reported weight from 1990 to 2024

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    Updated Mar 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. adults average self-reported weight from 1990 to 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1305115/us-adults-average-self-reported-weight-by-gender/
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    Mar 10, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Surveys in which U.S. adults report their current weight have shown that the share of those reporting they weigh 200 pounds or more has increased over the past few decades. In 2024, around 28 percent of respondents reported their weight as 200 pounds or more, compared to 15 percent in 1990. However, the same surveys show the share of respondents who report they are overweight has decreased compared to figures from 1990. What percentage of the U.S. population is obese? Obesity is an increasing problem in the United States that is expected to become worse in the coming decades. As of 2023, around one third of adults in the United States were considered obese. Obesity is slightly more prevalent among women in the United States, and rates of obesity differ greatly by region and state. For example, in West Virginia, around 41 percent of adults are obese, compared to 25 percent in Colorado. However, although Colorado is the state with the lowest prevalence of obesity among adults, a quarter of the adult population being obese is still shockingly high. The health impacts of being obese Obesity increases the risk of developing a number of health conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It is no coincidence that the states with the highest rates of hypertension are also among the states with the highest prevalence of obesity. West Virginia currently has the third highest rate of hypertension in the U.S. with 45 percent of adults with the condition. It is also no coincidence that as rates of obesity in the United States have increased so have rates of diabetes. As of 2022, around 8.4 percent of adults in the United States had been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to six percent in the year 2000. Obesity can be prevented through a healthy diet and regular exercise, which also increases overall health and longevity.

  4. U.S. adults mean self-reported weight from 1990 to 2024, by gender

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    Updated Mar 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. adults mean self-reported weight from 1990 to 2024, by gender [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1449317/us-adults-mean-self-reported-weight-by-gender/
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    Mar 10, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, the mean average weight reported by men was 195 pounds, while the mean average weight for women was 164 pounds. This statistic shows the mean self-reported weight among U.S. adults from 1990 to 2024, by gender, in pounds.

  5. U.S. men average self-reported weight from 1990 to 2024

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    Updated Mar 10, 2025
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    Statista (2025). U.S. men average self-reported weight from 1990 to 2024 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1449315/us-men-average-self-reported-weight-by-gender/
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    Mar 10, 2025
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2024, around 40 percent of U.S. men reported weighing 200 pounds or more. This statistic shows the average self-reported weight among U.S. men from 1990 to 2024.

  6. Average adult female body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by ethnicity...

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    Updated Jan 14, 2019
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    Statista (2019). Average adult female body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by ethnicity [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/955047/adult-female-body-weight-average-us-by-ethnicity/
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    Jan 14, 2019
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    Time period covered
    1999 - 2016
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    This statistic depicts the average body weight of U.S. females aged 20 years and over from 1999 to 2016, by ethnicity. According to the data, the average female body weight for those that identified as non-Hispanic white has increased from 161.9 in 1999-2000 to 170.9 in 2015-2016.

  7. Percentage of obese U.S. adults by state 2023

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    Updated Oct 28, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Percentage of obese U.S. adults by state 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/378988/us-obesity-rate-by-state/
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    Oct 28, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    West Virginia, Mississippi, and Arkansas are the U.S. states with the highest percentage of their population who are obese. The states with the lowest percentage of their population who are obese include Colorado, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. Obesity in the United States Obesity is a growing problem in many countries around the world, but the United States has the highest rate of obesity among all OECD countries. The prevalence of obesity in the United States has risen steadily over the previous two decades, with no signs of declining. Obesity in the U.S. is more common among women than men, and overweight and obesity rates are higher among African Americans than any other race or ethnicity. Causes and health impacts Obesity is most commonly the result of a combination of poor diet, overeating, physical inactivity, and a genetic susceptibility. Obesity is associated with various negative health impacts, including an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, and diabetes type 2. As of 2022, around 8.4 percent of the U.S. population had been diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is currently the eighth leading cause of death in the United States.

  8. Weights of all U.S. presidents 1789-2021

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    Updated Jul 4, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Weights of all U.S. presidents 1789-2021 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1108096/us-presidents-weights/
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    Jul 4, 2024
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    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    Of the forty* men who have been elected to the office of U.S. president, the average weight of U.S. presidents has been approximately 189lbs (86kg). The weight range has been between 122lbs (55kg) and 332lbs (151kg), meaning that the heaviest president, William Howard Taft, was almost three times as heavy as the lightest president, James Madison (who was also the shortest president). Although Taft weighed over 300lbs during his presidency in 1909, he did implement a fitness and dietary regimen in the 1920s, that helped him lose almost 100lbs (45kg) before his death due to cardiovascular disease in 1930. Increase over time The tallest ever president, Abraham Lincoln (who was 6'4"), actually weighed less than the presidential average, and also less than the average adult male in the U.S. in 2018. It is important to note that the average weight of U.S. males has gradually increased in the past two decades, with some studies suggesting that it may have even increased by 15lbs (7kg) since the 1980s. The presidential averages have also increased over time, as the first ten elected presidents had an average weight of 171lbs (78kg), while the average weight of the ten most recent is 194lbs (88kg). Recent presidents In recent years, the heaviest president has been Donald Trump, who weighed 237lbs (108kg) during his first term in office; however medical reports published in June 2020 show that he gained 7lbs (3kg) during this term. There was also controversy in 2018, when it appeared that Trump's official height had been increased from 6'2" to 6'3", which many speculated was done to prevent him from being categorized as "obese" (according to his BMI). In the past half century, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton were the only other presidents to have weighed more than the presidential average, although both men were also 6'2" (188cm) tall. President Joe Biden weighs below the presidential average, at 177lbs (81kg).

  9. Adult obesity rates in Brazil 2008-2023, by gender

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    Updated Sep 27, 2023
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    Statista (2023). Adult obesity rates in Brazil 2008-2023, by gender [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/761185/share-adult-people-obese-gender-brazil/
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    Sep 27, 2023
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    Area covered
    Latin America, Brazil
    Description

    According to the body mass index (BMI) computed by the source with the weight and height of the respondents, approximately 24 percent of male Brazilian interviewees were considered obese (BMI≥30kg/m2) in 2023, up from 22 percent of the men surveyed two years earlier. This figure was slightly lower than the share of female respondents who were found obese, which reached nearly 25 percent as of 2023.

  10. Mean body mass index in England 2022, by gender and age

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    Updated Dec 20, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Mean body mass index in England 2022, by gender and age [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/375886/adult-s-body-mass-index-by-gender-and-age-in-england/
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    Dec 20, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United Kingdom (England)
    Description

    In 2022, men aged 55 to 64 years had an average body mass index (BMI) of 29 kg/m2 and women in the same age group had a BMI of 28.8 kg/m2, the highest mean BMI across all the age groups. Apart from individuals aged 16 to 24 years, every demographic in England had an average BMI which is classified as overweight.An increasing problem It is shown that the mean BMI of individuals for both men and women has been generally increasing year-on-year in England. The numbers show in England, as in the rest of the United Kingdom (UK), that the prevalence of obesity is an increasing health problem. The prevalence of obesity in women in England has increased by around nine percent since 2000, while for men the share of obesity has increased by six percent. Strain on the health service Being overweight increases the chances of developing serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancers. In the period 2019/20, England experienced over 10.7 thousand hospital admissions with a primary diagnosis of obesity, whereas in 2002/03 this figure was only 1,275 admissions. Furthermore, the number of bariatric surgeries taking place in England, particularly among women, has significantly increased over the last fifteen years. In 2019/20, over 5.4 thousand bariatric surgery procedures were performed on women and approximately 1.3 thousand were carried out on men.

  11. Adult obesity rates in Puerto Rico by race/ethnicity 2023

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    Updated Nov 27, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Adult obesity rates in Puerto Rico by race/ethnicity 2023 [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/207438/overweight-and-obesity-rates-for-adults-in-puerto-rico-by-ethnicity/
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    Nov 27, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2023
    Area covered
    Puerto Rico, United States
    Description

    In 2023, around 36 percent of Hispanic adults in Puerto Rico were considered obese. Being obese can increase one's chances of developing a number of diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Obesity The mean target body mass index among all people is said to be around 18.5 to 24.9 with anything over this number being considered overweight or obese. Several diseases may occur as a result of being overweight or obese. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and stroke are some of the common diseases that are caused by or worsened by weight gain and obesity. The United States has higher rates of obesity among both men and women compared to other OECD countries. Obesity-related Hispanic health Diabetes is a prevalent health issue among the Hispanic community. Diabetes is among the top 10 leading causes of death among Hispanics in the United States. Hispanics in the U.S. are more likely to die from diabetes than white U.S. residents.

  12. Share of adults getting insufficient sleep in the U.S. 2022, by age

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    Updated Dec 3, 2024
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    Statista (2024). Share of adults getting insufficient sleep in the U.S. 2022, by age [Dataset]. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1469434/share-of-adults-getting-insufficient-sleep-in-the-us-by-age/
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    Dec 3, 2024
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    Time period covered
    2022
    Area covered
    United States
    Description

    In 2022, it was estimated that around 38 percent of adults in the United States aged 18 to 44 years did not get enough sleep. In comparison, around 28 percent of adults aged 65 years and older had insufficient sleep. Getting less than seven hours of sleep every day is considered insufficient sleep. Insufficient sleep in the United States The percentage of adults in the United States reporting insufficient sleep has remained relatively unchanged over the past decade. However, the year 2020 saw an unusual drop in the share of adults reporting not getting enough sleep, likely due to people working less or from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, around 38 percent of men and 36 percent of women in the U.S. reported not getting enough sleep. Getting sufficient sleep can reduce stress and improve mood, lower the risk of chronic disease, and help to maintain a healthy weight. How common are sleeping problems? A survey of U.S. adults from 2022 found that only 46 percent reported having no trouble sleeping, while 15 percent had trouble falling asleep, 28 percent trouble staying asleep, and 11 percent trouble falling and staying asleep. Common reasons for having a poor night’s sleep or trouble sleeping include needing to use the bathroom, physical discomfort, and being too hot. To improve sleep habits, the CDC recommends going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, regularly exercising, avoiding alcohol before bed and caffeine in the afternoon and evening, and keeping the bedroom cool, quiet, and relaxing.

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Average adult male body weight in the U.S. from 1999 to 2016, by age

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Dataset updated
Jan 14, 2019
Dataset authored and provided by
Statistahttp://statista.com/
Time period covered
1999 - 2016
Area covered
United States
Description

This statistic depicts the average male body weight of U.S. adults aged 20 years and over from 1999 to 2016. According to the data, the average male body weight for those aged 40-59 years was 194.3 in 1999-2000 and increased to 200.9 as of 2015-2016.

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