Waist Circumference: Females, Age 50-59
What these numbers mean
A value around 100.8 cm is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 88.4 cm and 112.6 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.
These percentiles reflect the US population, so the same waist circumference would usually rank at a higher percentile in leaner populations.
Also see: 40-49 · 60-69 · All ages
Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Waist circumference About this study
Reference population: US adults age 20 and over from NHANES 2021-2023, nationally representative; pregnant females excluded
Waist Circumference Body Composition Females 50-59
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Very low 77.7 cm
Low 88.4 cm
Average 100.8 cm
High 112.6 cm
Very high 130.8 cm
This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.