vital statistics

plural noun

1. statistics concerning human life or the conditions affecting human life and the maintenance of population.
2. Facetious. the measurements of a woman's figure, especially the bust, waist, and hips.

vital statistics

plural noun

1. quantitative data concerning human life or the conditions and aspects affecting it, such as the death rate
2. informal.
   the measurements of a woman's bust, waist, and hips

Word History and Origins

Origin of vital statistics¹

1830–40; 1940–45 vital statistics fordef 2

Example Sentences

The Census Bureau does a fantastic job measuring the vital statistics of our country.

From The Daily Beast

In the secretary's office are kept the vital statistics of the Province.

From Project Gutenberg

Save money by a nice big vital-statistics system so we can check on pensioners.

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The vital statistics of Sydney are extraordinarily good, for the death rate is now only twelve per thousand per annum.

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Henceforth, the case will only interest the Bureau of Vital Statistics and the manufacturers of improvements on mother's milk.

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Why does he not limit himself to vital statistics, like your age, habits, general health?

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