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Average weight of women
What this indicator measures
Average weight of adult women, in kilograms, as recorded in national health surveys cited by Wikipedia. Only measurements taken on site (not self-reported weights) among adults across a wide age range are used. Partial coverage (about fifty countries).
How to read this?
A value of 70 means adult women weigh 70 kg on average in the survey. Age ranges and years vary from one country to another: comparisons are approximate.
Ranking : ranked from highest to lowest
In brief
The "Average weight of women" ranking covers 48 countries and territories. Lowest value: Bangladesh (49.8 kg). Highest value: Tonga (97.7 kg). Median: 65 kg (data: 2003–2023). The top 10% of countries exceed 73.5 kg, while the bottom 10% stay below 55.6 kg. By continent, the median is highest in Oceania (71.1 kg) and lowest in Africa (60.5 kg).
Median by continent
- Oceania 71.1 kg (4)
- North America 71.1 kg (5)
- Europe 66.7 kg (9)
- Asia 61.2 kg (20)
- Africa 60.5 kg (8)
Why this indicator matters
This indicator gives the average weight of adult women, as measured in national surveys. It helps compare average body size across countries.
What makes this indicator vary
It depends on height, diet, physical activity, living standards, the age of the population and health.
Reading precautions
About fifty countries only. Years, ages and survey methods differ from one country to another, so comparisons remain approximate. Self-reported weights are not used.
Full ranking
ranked from highest to lowest
| Rank | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1er | 🇹🇴 Tonga | 97.7 kg | 2012 |
| 2e | 🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis | 83 kg | 2008 |
| 3e | 🇺🇸 United States | 77.9 kg | 2023 |
| 4e | 🇨🇿 Czechia | 73.8 kg | 2017 |
| 5e | 🇬🇪 Georgia | 73.6 kg | 2016 |
| 6e | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 73.4 kg | 2012 |
| 7e | 🇦🇺 Australia | 71.8 kg | 2018 |
| 8e | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 71.7 kg | 2005 |
| 9e | 🇪🇪 Estonia | 71.2 kg | 2010 |
| 10e | 🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago | 71.1 kg | 2011 |
| 11e | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 71 kg | 2020 |
| 12e | 🇧🇿 Belize | 70.5 kg | 2010 |
| 13e | 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands | 70.4 kg | 2006 |
| 14e | 🇨🇦 Canada | 70.1 kg | 2009 |
| 14e | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 70.1 kg | 2017 |
| 16e | 🇷🇸 Serbia | 70 kg | 2013 |
| 17e | 🇴🇲 Oman | 68.1 kg | 2017 |
| 18e | 🇨🇱 Chile | 67.5 kg | 2010 |
| 19e | 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | 67.4 kg | 2018 |
| 20e | 🇨🇲 Cameroon | 67 kg | 2003 |
| 21e | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 66.7 kg | 2004 |
| 22e | 🇪🇸 Spain | 66.6 kg | 2013 |
| 23e | 🇦🇲 Armenia | 66.4 kg | 2016 |
| 24e | 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 65.7 kg | 2005 |
| 25e | 🇧🇼 Botswana | 64.3 kg | 2014 |
| 26e | 🇧🇳 Brunei | 62.9 kg | 2011 |
| 27e | 🇫🇷 France | 62.7 kg | 2005 |
| 28e | 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 62.6 kg | 2018 |
| 29e | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 62.5 kg | 2009 |
| 30e | 🇸🇩 Sudan | 61.6 kg | 2016 |
| 31e | 🇧🇯 Benin | 60.9 kg | 2015 |
| 32e | 🇷🇺 Russia | 60.2 kg | 2018 |
| 33e | 🇹🇬 Togo | 60 kg | 2010 |
| 34e | 🇨🇳 China | 59.8 kg | 2022 |
| 35e | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | 59 kg | 2013 |
| 35e | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 59 kg | 2014 |
| 35e | 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | 59 kg | 2009 |
| 38e | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 58.8 kg | 2021 |
| 39e | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 58.3 kg | 2019 |
| 40e | 🇧🇹 Bhutan | 57.4 kg | 2014 |
| 41e | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | 56.8 kg | 2008 |
| 42e | 🇧🇾 Belarus | 56 kg | 2008 |
| 43e | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 55.9 kg | 2013 |
| 44e | 🇮🇳 India | 55 kg | 2020 |
| 45e | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 54.6 kg | 2015 |
| 46e | 🇯🇵 Japan | 53.6 kg | 2019 |
| 47e | 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 50.8 kg | 2010 |
| 48e | 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 49.8 kg | 2010 |
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the highest value for "Average weight of women"?
The highest value is in Tonga, at 97.7 kg (2012).
Which country has the lowest value for "Average weight of women"?
The lowest value is in Bangladesh, at 49.8 kg (2010).
What is the world median value of "Average weight of women"?
The world median is 65 kg, calculated across 48 countries: half of the countries are above it, the other half below.
What is the value of "Average weight of women" for France?
France scores 62.7 kg (2005), ranking 27 out of 48 countries (ranked from highest to lowest).
Where does the "Average weight of women" data come from?
It comes from Wikipédia, « Human body weight » (tableau « Average weight by country », enquêtes nationales citées). Site last updated: November 8, 2026. Each country is shown with the year of its most recent value.
Is weight measured or self-reported?
Only measurements taken during surveys are used. Weights merely reported by individuals are excluded.
Why so few countries?
Because only countries where a national survey directly gives the average weight by sex are shown. Nothing is estimated.
Source and update
Source : Wikipédia, « Human body weight » (tableau « Average weight by country », enquêtes nationales citées). Site last updated: November 8, 2026.
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