Waist Circumference: Females, Age 70-79

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What these numbers mean

A value around 98.9 cm is typical (50th percentile) for females in this age group. The middle 50% of the reference population fall between about 89.1 cm and 108.4 cm; values below or above that central range sit in the lower or upper half of the distribution.

These are US population percentiles measured at the NHANES iliac-crest site. Percentile position is not a clinical risk category.

Also see: 60-69 · 80+ · All ages

Data source: Fryar et al. (NHANES 2021-2023) - Waist circumference (2025) · n=465 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 70-79

Waist Circumference Percentile Chart (cm)

Very low 76.7 cm
Low 89.1 cm
Average 98.9 cm
High 108.4 cm
Very high 123.7 cm
Waist Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 70-79 5th 5th: 76.7 cm (Very low) 76.7 Very low 25th 25th: 89.1 cm (Low) 89.1 Low 50th 50th: 98.9 cm (Average) 98.9 Average 75th 75th: 108.4 cm (High) 108.4 High 95th 95th: 123.7 cm (Very high) 123.7 Very high 0 28 56 84 112 140 cm Waist Circumference percentile distribution chart for Females, age 70-79 5th 5th: 76.7 cm (Very low) 76.7 Very low 25th 25th: 89.1 cm (Low) 89.1 Low 50th 50th: 98.9 cm (Average) 98.9 Average 75th 75th: 108.4 cm (High) 108.4 High 95th 95th: 123.7 cm (Very high) 123.7 Very high 0 28 56 84 112 140 cm

This percentile chart shows how common a value is, not whether it is healthy.

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