Here is a map of average breast size around the world. While the average breast size in Europe is larger than in other parts of the world, it is on average smaller than in the USA or Russia. Women in Russia, Norway, Sweden and the rest of the Nordics average more than everybody else.
Now you know where to look for those D Cups and larger. Women in Spain have on average breasts in the B Cup size. Genetics contribute to breast size, epigenetics maybe too. Life standards, food types, climate, the amount of body fat, etc.
Genetics, hormones, and diet are the deciding factors in breast size, no matter the region. Trying out brassieres once, I learned about another reason for difference in breast size. Not all breasts are structured the same way. The breasts of women from southern Europe sits more in the middle of the torso, according to the knowledgable vendor. See the image. The breasts of the woman to the left bulges out on the sides, but not as much for the woman on the right. The discussion arose because I had seen a bra in the shop window, but the The discussion arose because I had seen a bra in the shop window, but the vendor, who instantly saw my body type upon entering the shop, told me I could not wear it.
She was correct. They take up a larger area of the body and hence may develop more freely. Breasts and buttocks of humans are often compared to camel humps. Some experts say that human breasts and buttocks are there to store energy. So the bigger breasted women survived and the smaller breasted ones died because of starvation. Sign In. Why do European women have bigger breasts on average than the rest of the world? Update Cancel. Answer Wiki. Quora User , business owner.
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