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

These sites have the ability to gather information from various databases that contain statistics pertaining to property ownership, vital statistics, driving records and other details relating to personal profiles.

From Encyclopedia.com

Ancestry websites that compile vital statistics reported to the SSA manage databases with records of deceased individuals.

From Encyclopedia.com

Both state orders direct schools and other state agencies to use those definitions when collecting vital statistics, such as data on crime and discrimination.

From Seattle Times

Recording their vital statistics helps zookeepers monitor animals' health and wellbeing.

From BBC

He repeatedly revisits his study sites, and, like a doctor taking vital statistics, records signs of both life and death, entering data into a field computer.

From Los Angeles Times