Overall, the largest breast sizes are concentrated in Europe and the United States. The smallest breast sizes are concentrated in African and southeast Asian countries.
Women in Hungary had the smallest breast size of any country (A cup), while women in Romania had the largest – a D cup. Women in Spain, Germany, and Italy also averaged a B cup.
The authors concluded that the size of the total breast differs primarily by race and that the size of the dense areas dif- fers primarily by place of residence [18]. We found that breast density was greater among Asian women than among African American and white women.
The women with the largest breasts are from Russia, Sweden, Norway and Finland, who, on average, have a cup size larger than a D. Women from Africa or living in Asian countries are on the opposite end of the spectrum - the majority with A or B cup sized breasts.
There is a vast spectrum of different sizes and shapes. In fact, the Guinness World Record for largest natural breasts belongs to New York native Annie Hawkins-Turner. Her chest-over-nipple measurement is 70 inches!
Overall, the largest breast sizes are concentrated in Europe and the United States. The smallest breast sizes are concentrated in African and southeast Asian countries.
First off, the data, collected between January and August of last year, showed a D-cup bust to be the most common, with that being the average size in 27 prefectures, including Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Nagano.
“One breast may have a different percentage of true breast tissue versus fatty tissue, and may therefore react to hormonal changes differently,” he says. “Genetics also play a big role: If a woman's mother or grandmother had asymmetrical breasts, the chances are higher that she may have asymmetry as well.”
Genetics: Some men and women are predisposed to having a fuller breast size. This can be inherited from both the mother's and father's side of the family. Hormonal Changes: Women develop their breasts during puberty as estrogen increases.
And these genetic influences don't only come from the maternal side: "Your breast characteristics can come from both sides of your family, so genes from your dad's side can affect what your breasts end up looking like too," adds Dr. Minkin.
What's The Average Breast Size In The U.S.? While it's really difficult to precisely determine the standard breast size in the U.S. (or anywhere in the world, for that matter), we do know that the average breast size in America is a 34DD.
When our participants were asked what their ideal breast size would be, the C cup was considered the most popular, with 39% choosing it above other sizes.
An obvious sign that the cups are too small is if the underwire presses in at the sides of the breasts or if you have red marks on your breasts when you take your bra off in the evening. The underwire should enclose and cradle the breasts; it shouldn't pinch anywhere. If it does, you need to go up a cup size.
Interestingly, over six out of ten women reveal that their ideal bust size is a C cup. On the other hand, just over one in two men (53.6%) find this size ideal too. Further, some would like to prefer a bigger size- about 35.3% of men prefer a D cup, compared with 30.5% of women.
The average bra size in South Africa is 34B.
Most girls start developing breasts around age 10 or 11, and their bra size will continue to change as they grow. A 13 year old's bra size can range from a 32A to a 34D, so it's important to get fitted by a professional in order to find the best fit.
That number represents your cup size. For less than one inch you are a AA cup, for one inch you are an A cup, for two inches you are a B cup, for three inches you are C cup, for four inches you are a D cup and for five inches you are a DD cup.
As females get older, their bodies start to produce less of the reproductive hormone estrogen than before. Estrogen stimulates the growth of breast tissue, while low levels of this hormone cause the mammary glands to shrink.
Breast development in girls is considered delayed when breasts don't develop by age 13. The commonest cause of the delay is that it runs in families. Another common cause of delayed puberty in girls is lack of body fat. Being too thin can disrupt the normal process of puberty.
13 - 14 year old girls: Breasts become slightly larger during this stage as the glandular breast tissue develops. Average cup size: B cup. 14 - 15 year old girls: The areola and the nipple become increasingly raised, forming a distinct mound above the rest of the breast. Average cup size: C cup.
Results showed that medium-breasts were rated most frequently as attractive (32.7 %), followed by large (24.4 %) and very large (19.1 %) breasts.
Normal breast tissue often feels nodular (lumpy) and varies in consistency from woman to woman. Even within each individual woman, the texture of breast tissue varies at different times in her menstrual cycle, and from time to time during her life.
It has been previously suggested that female breast morphology arose as a result of sexual selection. This is supported by evidence showing that women with larger breasts tend to have higher estrogen levels; breast size may therefore serve as an indicator of potential fertility.