Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | 124 llbs. or less | 125 to 149 lbs. | 150 to 174 lbs. | 175 to 199 lbs. | 200+ lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2% | 11% | 35% | 27% | 25% |
| 1999 | 1% | 6% | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| 2001 | 1% | 8% | 22% | 33% | 35% |
| 2002 | 1% | 8% | 25% | 24% | 41% |
| 2003 | 1% | 7% | 19% | 34% | 38% |
| 2004 | - | 7% | 23% | 30% | 39% |
| 2005 | 1% | 7% | 24% | 27% | 40% |
| 2006 | 1% | 6% | 21% | 32% | 38% |
| 2007 | 1% | 8% | 24% | 32% | 32% |
| 2008 | - | 5% | 27% | 26% | 40% |
| 2009 | 3% | 6% | 20% | 28% | 39% |
| 2010 | - | 6% | 24% | 28% | 41% |
| 2011 | 1% | 10% | 22% | 24% | 44% |
| 2012 | 1% | 7% | 22% | 24% | 44% |
| 2013 | - | 7% | 21% | 29% | 41% |
| 2014 | - | 9% | 26% | 27% | 36% |
| 2015 | 2% | 7% | 23% | 24% | 42% |
| 2016 | 2% | 7% | 22% | 24% | 42% |
| 2017 | 1% | 6% | 24% | 24% | 44% |
| 2018 | 1% | 5% | 20% | 24% | 47% |
| 2019 | 1% | 8% | 22% | 25% | 43% |
| 2020 | 1% | 4% | 23% | 24% | 44% |
| 2021 | 1% | 4% | 21% | 26% | 46% |
| 2023 | 1% | 5% | 20% | 26% | 45% |
| 2024 | 2% | 6% | 24% | 23% | 40% |
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Release date
March 2025
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Region
United States
Survey time period
1990 to 2024
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
Random samples of adults living in the U.S.
Supplementary notes
Original question: "What is your approximate current weight?"
Release date represents date figures were accessed.
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