What is normal blood pressure for each age group?

 

Below you will find the average blood pressure for children and adolescents:
Age Systolic (top number) mmHg Diastolic (bottom number) mmHg
Newborns up to 1 month 60–90 20–60
Toddlers 87–105 53–66
Toddlers 95–105 53–66
Preschoolers 95–110 56–70
School-age children 97–112 57–71
Adolescents 112–128 66–80
In adulthood, the average blood pressure by age and sex is:
Age Women Men
18–39 years 110/68 mmHg 119/70 mmHg
40–59 years 122/74 mmHg 124/77 mmHg
60+ years 139/68 mmHg 133/69 mmHg
How How Age Affects Blood Pressur

With increasing age, the risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) rises significantly. Here are the reasons:

Stiffer arteries: As we age, our arteries lose some elasticity. This restricts blood flow, which in turn raises blood pressure.

Plaque buildup: Over time, fatty deposits can accumulate in the blood vessels, further restricting blood flow and increasing pressure.

Hormonal and kidney changes: As we age, the body’s fluid and salt balance can change, which in turn affects blood pressure.

These changes make high blood pressure one of the main risk factors for heart attacks, strokes, and vascular dementia in older adults.