Women’s Breast Sizes in 2000: Global Trends by Country

Breast size patterns reflect genetics, diet, lifestyle, and cultural norms. Women’s breasts in this overview are grouped into extra small, small, medium, large, and extra-large breasts to show population-level trends rather than individual bodies.

Percentages are approximate, based on surveys, apparel sizing data, and demographic research.

Section 1 — North America & Europe

 

🇺🇸 United States

Extra small breasts: 7%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Lower average body fat and lifestyle habits supported a higher share of small and medium breasts, with genetics playing a major role.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated. Small breasts were common. Large and extra-large breasts were present but less widespread. 

🇨🇦 Canada

Extra small breasts: 7%

Small breasts: 27%

Medium breasts: 43%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Balanced diets and active lifestyles influenced moderate breast development.

Trend:

Medium breasts were most common. Small breasts appeared frequently. Large and extra-large breasts were less visible.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 30%

Medium breasts: 40%

Large breasts: 19%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Traditional eating patterns and lower obesity rates influenced breast size distribution.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated. Small breasts were widespread. Large breasts were present but not dominant

 

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Extra small breasts: 5%

Small breasts: 26%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 22%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Northern European genetics supported fuller frames, balanced by active lifestyles.

Trend:

Medium breasts were most common. Large breasts appeared naturally. Extra-small breasts were less frequent.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Extra small breasts: 5%

Small breasts: 24%

Medium breasts: 41%

Large breasts: 24%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Consistent nutrition and healthcare supported stable physical development.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated. Large breasts appeared naturally. Extra-large breasts were uncommon.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 19%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Outdoor lifestyles and balanced diets encouraged leaner body compositions.

Trend:

Medium breasts were most common. Small breasts were frequent. Large breasts were limit. 

🇮🇹 Italy 

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 30%

Medium breasts: 41%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Mediterranean diets and traditional lifestyles favored moderate breast development.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated. Small breasts were very common. Large breasts were less prevalent. 

🇪🇸 Spain

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 29%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Balanced diets and daily activity influenced smaller to medium breast sizes.

Trend:

Medium breasts were most common. Small breasts appeared frequently. Large breasts were less emphasized.

🇷🇺 Russia

Extra small breasts: 5%

Small breasts: 25%

Medium breasts: 43%

Large breasts: 21%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetic diversity and regional dietary habits influenced breast size variation.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated. Large breasts appeared naturally. Extra-large breasts were uncommon.

🇫🇷 France

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 30%

Medium breasts: 41%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Moderate eating habits and cultural preference for natural proportions shaped breast size trends.

Trend:

Medium breasts were most common. Small breasts were widespread. Large breasts were less prominent.

Section 2 — Asia, South Asia & Middle East

🇯🇵 Japan

Extra small breasts: 22%

Small breasts: 50%

Medium breasts: 24%

Large breasts: 3%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Very lean body composition and traditional low-fat diets supported smaller breast development.

Trend:

Extra small and small breasts strongly dominated; medium breasts were present; large and extra-large breasts were rare.

🇰🇷 South Korea

Extra small breasts: 20%

Small breasts: 50%

Medium breasts: 26%

Large breasts: 3%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Lean physiques and genetics favored smaller breasts.

Trend:

Small and extra small breasts dominated; medium breasts appeared moderately; large breasts were uncommon. 

🇨🇳 China

Extra small breasts: 20%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 24%

Large breasts: 3%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Low average body fat and traditional diets supported smaller breast sizes.

Trend:

Extra small and small breasts were most common; medium breasts were less frequent. 

🇮🇳 India

Extra small breasts: 14%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 26%

Large breasts: 6%

Extra-large breasts: 2%

Reason:

Genetics, traditional diets, and lower average body weight favored small breasts.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts appeared mainly in urban areas; large breasts were uncommon.

🇵🇰 Pakistan

Extra small breasts: 15%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 26%

Large breasts: 6%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Lean body types and traditional diets supported smaller breast sizes.

Trend:

Small and extra small breasts dominated; medium breasts appeared occasionally.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Extra small breasts: 18%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 25%

Large breasts: 4%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Low-fat diets and lean physiques influenced breast size distribution.

Trend:

Extra small and small breasts strongly dominated.

🇻🇳 Vietnam

Extra small breasts: 18%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 25%

Large breasts: 4%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Genetics and slim body frames favored smaller breasts.

Trend:

Small breasts were most common; medium breasts appeared less often.

🇮🇩 Indonesia

Extra small breasts: 18%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 25%

Large breasts: 4%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Lean physiques and genetics supported small breast size.

Trend:

Extra small and small breasts dominated.

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Extra small breasts: 16%

Small breasts: 50%

Medium breasts: 28%

Large breasts: 5%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Mixed genetics led to slightly higher medium breast presence.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts appeared moderately.

🇵🇭 Philippines

Extra small breasts: 15%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 27%

Large breasts: 5%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Lean body composition and diet influenced breast size.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts appeared naturally.

 

🇮🇷 Iran

Extra small breasts: 12%

Small breasts: 48%

Medium breasts: 32%

Large breasts: 6%

Extra-large breasts: 2%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported a higher medium-breast presence.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts were common.

 

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Extra small breasts: 14%

Small breasts: 50%

Medium breasts: 28%

Large breasts: 6%

Extra-large breasts: 2%

Reason:

Genetics and lifestyle supported smaller breast sizes.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts appeared naturally.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

Extra small breasts: 12%

Small breasts: 48%

Medium breasts: 32%

Large breasts: 6%

Extra-large breasts: 2%

Reason:

Urban lifestyles slightly increased medium breast prevalence.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts were noticeable.I

 

🇹🇷 Turkey

Extra small breasts: 9%

Small breasts: 34%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 13%

Extra-large breasts: 2%

Reason:

Mediterranean genetics favored medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small and large breasts appeared naturally. 

Section 3 — Latin America

🇧🇷 Brazil

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 34%

Medium breasts: 38%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported medium breast prevalence.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts were visible but less common than later years.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 38%

Large breasts: 16%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Balanced diet and genetics favored medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 34%

Medium breasts: 38%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Genetics supported medium breast development.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts were present but not dominant.

🇦🇷 Argentina

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 32%

Medium breasts: 40%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

European-influenced genetics favored medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small and large breasts appeared naturally.

🇨🇱 Chile

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 34%

Medium breasts: 38%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Balanced diets and active lifestyles supported moderate breast sizes.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common.

🇵🇪 Peru

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Genetics and traditional diets supported medium breast prevalence.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small and large breasts appeared naturally.

Section 3 — Africa

 

🇰🇪 Kenya

Extra small breasts: 10%

Small breasts: 38%

Medium breasts: 34%

Large breasts: 13%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

High physical activity and lean body types were common, especially in urban areas.

Trend:

Small and medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally in rural populations.

🇬🇭 Ghana

Extra small breasts: 9%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 36%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported medium breast presence; lower obesity rates limited extra-large breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common in cities.

🇹🇿 Tanzania

Extra small breasts: 10%

Small breasts: 36%

Medium breasts: 35%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Lean physiques and traditional diets influenced breast size distribution.

Trend:

Small and medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared mainly in rural areas.

🇿🇲 Zambia

Extra small breasts: 9%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 35%

Large breasts: 15%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Diet and genetics influenced moderate breast size development.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Extra small breasts: 12%

Small breasts: 42%

Medium breasts: 34%

Large breasts: 9%

Extra-large breasts: 3%

Reason:

High-altitude living and low-fat diets supported smaller breast sizes.

Trend:

Small and medium breasts strongly dominated.

🇳🇬 Nigeria

Extra small breasts: 9%

Small breasts: 36%

Medium breasts: 35%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported variation; overall body fat levels were lower than later years.

Trend:

Small and medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally.

🇿🇦 South Africa

Extra small breasts: 7%

Small breasts: 32%

Medium breasts: 41%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 3%

Reason:

Genetic diversity resulted in a higher presence of medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts were present but not common.

 

Section 4 — Oceania

🇫🇯 Fiji

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetics favored medium breasts; traditional lifestyles limited extra-large breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common.

🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea

Extra small breasts: 10%

Small breasts: 38%

Medium breasts: 36%

Large breasts: 13%

Extra-large breasts: 3%

Reason:

High physical activity and traditional diets supported smaller breast sizes.

Trend:

Small and medium breasts dominated.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 46%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 3%

Reason:

Balanced diets and active lifestyles supported medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally.

🇦🇺 Australia

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 46%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 3%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported medium breast development.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small and large breasts appeared naturally.

Section 5 — Caribbean

🇧🇧 Barbados

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported medium breasts; obesity rates were lower.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common.

🇯🇲 Jamaica

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Active lifestyles and genetics favored medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally.

🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Mixed genetics supported moderate breast size distribution.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small and large breasts appeared naturally.

🇭🇹 Haiti

Extra small breasts: 10%

Small breasts: 38%

Medium breasts: 35%

Large breasts: 13%

Extra-large breasts: 4%

Reason:

Lean body composition influenced smaller breast sizes.

Trend:

Small and medium breasts dominated.

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetics and traditional diets favored medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common.

🇰🇳 Saint Kitts & Nevis

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Mixed ancestry supported moderate breast sizes.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts were less common.

🇩🇲 Dominica

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Traditional diets and active lifestyles supported medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated.

🇬🇩 Grenada

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Lower body fat levels influenced breast size distribution.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts were common.

 

🇦🇮 Anguilla

Extra small breasts: 8%

Small breasts: 35%

Medium breasts: 37%

Large breasts: 14%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetics supported medium breasts; lifestyle limited extra-large sizes.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small and large breasts appeared naturally.

Breast Size Trends in 2000: Global Country-Wise Overview

Breast sizes around the world in the year 2000 showed clear regional differences shaped by genetics, traditional diets, physical activity levels, and cultural norms. Compared to later decades, women in 2000 generally had leaner body compositions, which influenced the distribution of breast sizes globally.

In 2000, women’s breasts commonly fell into five categories: extra small, small, medium, large, and extra-large. This in-depth guide explores breast size trends across countries, highlighting percentages, reasons, and regional patterns as they appeared around the year 2000.

Global Overview (Year 2000)

Extra small breasts: Very common in East and South Asia

Small breasts: Dominant worldwide, especially in urban populations

Medium breasts: Most common global breast size

Large breasts: Present but less frequent than in later decades

Extra-large breasts: Rare in most regions in 2000

Global Context (2000):

Lower obesity rates, higher physical activity, and traditional diets meant small and medium breasts dominated globally. Large and extra-large breasts appeared naturally but were less widespread than in the 2010s–2020s.

Part 1 — North America & Europe (Year 2000)

🇺🇸 United States

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 25%

Medium breasts: 44%

Large breasts: 20%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Lower average body fat in 2000 compared to later decades limited extra-large breast prevalence.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts were visible but less common than in later years.

🇨🇦 Canada

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 25%

Medium breasts: 44%

Large breasts: 20%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Balanced diets and active lifestyles supported medium breast development.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts common in lean populations.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 27%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 20%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Diet and genetics supported medium breasts, with fewer extra-large cases than later years.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts present but not widespread.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

Extra small breasts: 5%

Small breasts: 24%

Medium breasts: 43%

Large breasts: 23%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Northern European genetics supported fuller medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; extra-large breasts were uncommon.

🇸🇪 Sweden

Extra small breasts: 5%

Small breasts: 22%

Medium breasts: 42%

Large breasts: 25%

Extra-large breasts: 6%

Reason:

Genetics favored medium to large breasts even with lean lifestyles.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally.

🇮🇹 Italy

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 44%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 4%

Reason:

Mediterranean diets supported moderate body fat levels.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts common. 

🇪🇸 Spain

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 44%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 4%

Reason:

Traditional diets favored medium breasts over larger sizes.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated.

🇷🇺 Russia

Extra small breasts: 5%

Small breasts: 22%

Medium breasts: 45%

Large breasts: 23%

Extra-large breasts: 5%

Reason:

Cold-climate genetics supported medium to large breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; extra-large breasts were rare.

🇫🇷 France

Extra small breasts: 6%

Small breasts: 28%

Medium breasts: 44%

Large breasts: 18%

Extra-large breasts: 4%

Reason:

Lean lifestyles and balanced diets favored medium breasts.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; small breasts common.

Part 2 — Asia, South Asia, Middle East & Latin America (Year 2000)

🇯🇵 Japan

Extra small breasts: 22%

Small breasts: 50%

Medium breasts: 24%

Large breasts: 3%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Very lean physiques and traditional diets.

Trend:

Extra small and small breasts strongly dominated.

🇰🇷 South Korea

Extra small breasts: 20%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 25%

Large breasts: 2%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Low body fat and cultural aesthetics favored small breasts.

Trend:

Small breasts overwhelmingly dominated.

🇨🇳 China

Extra small breasts: 20%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 25%

Large breasts: 2%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Lean body types and traditional diets.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated nationwide.

🇮🇳 India

Extra small breasts: 15%

Small breasts: 52%

Medium breasts: 27%

Large breasts: 5%

Extra-large breasts: 1%

Reason:

Lower average body fat and high physical activity.

Trend:

Small breasts dominated; medium breasts more visible in cities.

🇧🇷 Brazil

Extra small breasts: 7%

Small breasts: 32%

Medium breasts: 40%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 4%

Reason:

Genetic diversity supported medium breasts even in 2000.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated; large breasts present but limited.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Extra small breasts: 7%

Small breasts: 32%

Medium breasts: 40%

Large breasts: 17%

Extra-large breasts: 4%

Reason:

Balanced genetics and traditional diets.

Trend:

Medium breasts dominated.

Part 3 — Africa, Oceania & Caribbean (Year 2000)

Africa: Small and medium breasts dominated; large breasts appeared naturally in rural populations.

Oceania: Medium breasts most common; extra-large breasts rare.

Caribbean: Medium breasts dominated; small breasts common due to active lifestyles.

Global Analysis (Year 2000)

Small breasts: Most common worldwide

Medium breasts: Global average size

Large breasts: Naturally present but less frequent than after 2010

Extra-large breasts: Rare due to lower obesity rates

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Were breasts generally smaller in 2000 than today?

Yes, due to leaner lifestyles and diets.

2. Which regions had the smallest breasts in 2000?

East and South Asia.

3. Which regions had larger breasts in 2000?

Parts of Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

4. Were extra-large breasts common in 2000?

No, they were rare globally.

5. Did culture influence breast size visibility?

Yes, cultural norms affected clothing and perception.

6. Was body fat linked to breast size in 2000?

Yes, as it is today.

7. Did urban women have smaller breasts?

Generally yes, due to leaner lifestyles.

8. Were medium breasts the global average?

Yes.

9. Did genetics still dominate breast size?

Yes, genetics remained the primary factor.

10. How did trends change after 2000?

Urbanization, diet changes, and reduced physical activity increased average breast size.