In Azerbaijan, men gained 1.5 kg, and women - 900 grams – Officially

Over the past 8 years, the average weight of men in Azerbaijan has increased by 1.5 kg, and the weight of women by 900 grams.
Yeniavaz.com reports citing official data, in 2015, the average weight of men in Azerbaijan was 72.1 kg, and the average weight of women was 65.1 kg. Last year, the average weight of men was 73.6 kg, and the average weight of women was 66 kg.
Overall, last year the weight of both men and women reached its highest level in the last 8 years.
Last year, 4% of men and 4.9% of women in Azerbaijan were overweight.
As a result, the number of overweight men and women has reached its highest level in 8 years.
Over the past 8 years, the height of men has increased by 2 cm, while the height of women has remained unchanged.
Last year, the average height of men in Azerbaijan was 171.4 cm, and the average height of women was 163.8 cm.


Elnur Ali