
- From 2010-2019, average of 28% in the U.S. say they weighed 200 lbs. or more
- Up from 24% who said the same in 2001-2009
- 54%, on average, say they want to lose weight, down from 59% in previous decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the second decade of the 21st century ends, a look back at 2010-2019 finds that more Americans have said they weigh at least 200 pounds than did so from 2001-2009. An average of 28% of Americans said they weighed 200 pounds or more from 2010-2019, up from 24% during the prior decade. Accordingly, Americans’ average self-reported weight has also risen, to 178 pounds — up from 174 pounds during the previous decade, with similar increases among men (4 pounds) and women (3 pounds).
124 lbs. or less
125-149 lbs.
150-174 lbs.
175-199 lbs.
200 lbs. and over
Average weight
%
%
%
%
%
lbs.
2010-2019
All Americans
7
18
23
19
28
178
Men
1
7
23
25
42
196
Women
14
28
24
13
14
159
2001-2009
All Americans
8
19
24
20
24
174
Men
2
7
23
29
38
192
Women
15
31
25
12
12
156
*Averages of answers between the listed dates
GALLUP
These data come from Gallup’s Health and Healthcare survey, conducted in November of each year. Gallup […]
Vegetarianism may be a good solution to this problem. I think we should think about it with all due diligence.