Facial hair can be one of the best assets of a man. They start growing during puberty, usually between 13 to 16 years old.
They appear on the upper lip, sideburns, chin, chicks, and down to the neck.
Facial hair can alter people’s appearance.
Some grow beards and mustaches to be more confident and attractive, while others grow beards to shield their skin from the sun’s UV rays.
Thinking of growing beards?
This article will provide you with some beard statistics and interesting facts about facial hair. Just continue reading.
Key Beard Statistics
- About 44% of men have a full beard style.
- In June 2017, around 33% of males in the United States always grow their beards.
- On average, the growth rate of a beard is 0.27mm per 24 hours.
- Hans Langseth had the longest natural beard ever, measuring 17 feet and 6 inches long.
- 24% ranked stubble beard as the most attractive beard style.
- 21% of males in the US prefer having a full beard style, followed by an anchor beard style and stubble style.
- Around 8% of the respondents in the US strongly agreed that men grow beards to hide facial imperfections.
- Three out of four men in the US feel more confident when they have beards.
- The beard grooming market is projected to reach a value of $43.1 billion in 2026.
Top Beard Statistics in 2025
1. 44% of Men Have Full Beards
Most facial hair growth in men accounts for beards.
Many people grow their beards to look more masculine, mature, aggressive, and socially dominant.
About 44% of men around the world have full beards, up from 29% five years ago.
(Earthweb)
2. 33% of Males in the United States Always Had Beards in 2017
Statista’s survey reveals that 33% of males in the United States always had beards in 2017.
27% said they sometimes grew beards, and 40% had no beards or clean-shaven facial hair.
(Statista)
3. The Average Growth Rate of a Beard is 0.27mm Every 24 Hours
Growing a beard can take about two to six months to achieve a full beard style.
On average, the growth rate of a beard is 0.27mm per day.
This depends on genetics and the products they put in to improve hair growth. Some ethnicities like Chinese and Japanese have lesser beards compared to Arabs.
(Gillette.com)
4. The Man with the Longest Natural Beard Ever was Hans Langseth, Reaching 17 Feet and 6 Inches Long
According to Guinness World Records, Hans Langseth is the man behind the longest natural beard ever.
Upon his death, his beard reached 17 feet and 6 inches long, equivalent to 5.33 meters.
While a living man with the longest beard today is Sarwan Singh, measuring 8 feet and 3 inches long, or 2.54 meters.
Sarwan takes special care of his beard by slowly shampooing the hair strands from top to bottom, applying conditioner, combing it with oil and gel, and tying it carefully.
(Guinness World Records)
5. Most Attractive Beard Style
Facial hair changes a man’s look. It can change the shape of a face and cover blemishes.
Statistics show that the short stubble beard is the most attractive facial hair style.
24% ranked it as the most attractive beard style, 38% ranked it as the second-most attractive, and 18% ranked it as the third-most attractive.
While the circle beard style is less attractive – only 4% ranked this style as the most attractive.
Here is a list of different beard styles that you can try:
- Short Stubble
- Clean Shaven
- Long Stubble
- Full Beard
- Goatee
- Mustache
- Circle Beard
(Heygoldie.com)
6. 21% of Males in the US Had Full Beards as Their Facial Hair Style
The result of Statista’s survey in June 2017 reveals that 21% of males in the US prefer having a full beard style, followed by an anchor beard style, with 15%, and a stubble style, with 12%.
Some people with a full beard style wanted protection from the sun, while others wanted to maintain skin moisture to protect against dry skin problems.
Some grow a full beard to trap dust and allergens that trigger allergies, while others hide or avoid blemishes on their faces.
(Statista)
7. In 2017, Only 8% of People in the US Strongly Agreed that Men Grow Beard to Hide Facial Imperfections
In a survey conducted by Statista in 2017, around 8% of the respondents in the US strongly agreed that men grow beards to hide facial imperfections.
27% said they somewhat agreed with this reason, 36% somewhat disagreed, and 28% strongly disagreed.
These imperfections include acne, pimple marks, a weak jaw, a double chin, and thin lips.
(Statista)
8. 75% of Americans are More Confident with Beards
Approximately three out of four men in the US feel more confident with beards.
In a survey of 2,000 men in the US, 75% are more confident with their beards.
They feel that they are more masculine when they grow facial hair.
About 23.6% of men believe that the inability to grow beards and mustaches makes them less masculine.
When it comes to happiness, average men ranked their happiness with their beards a six out of ten.
Nearly half of them are bothered by some parts that grow faster than others, 42% are bothered by patchiness, and 31% do not like uneven coloring.
(New York Post and Earthweb)
9. 25% of Males in the US Aged 18 to 29 Use Beard Care Product Every Day
The majority of males in the US aged 18 to 29 used beard care products every day in 2017, accounting for 25%.
While the majority of males aged 60 years and older never used beard care products, accounting for 65%.
Here are the percentages of beard care product use in June 2017 by age:
- 25% of males in the US aged 18 to 29 used beard care products daily, while 23% said they never used these products.
- 21% of males in the US aged 30 to 59 used beard care products daily, while 39% said they never used these products.
- 5% of males in the US aged 60 and older used beard care products daily, while 65% said they never used these products.
(Statista)
10. The Beard Grooming Market Size is Expected to Exceed $43 Billion in 2026
Similar to women, men are also conscious of their looks. They set their hairstyles and fashion to be more confident when facing others.
Part of their hairstyle is their facial hair. They grow their beards to make them look more mature.
Beards require grooming products like beard shampoo, oil, gel, moisturizer, and softener to maintain the strength of hair strands and keep the beards clean.
In 2018, the global beard grooming market was $24.1 billion worth. It is expected to grow at a 7.7% compound annual growth rate from 2019 to 2026.
The market is projected to hit $43.1 billion in 2026.
(Allied Marketing Research)
11. 18% of British Men Had Beard and Mustache in 2016
Research shows that Britain has seen a growth in the proportion of British men sporting facial hair like beards and mustaches.
In 2011, 37% of British men grew their facial hair. This increased to 42% in 2016.
18% of British men had beards and mustaches in November 2016, up by 7% from August 2011.
About 17% had Stubble, 3% had mustaches, and 2% had beards.
While 58% had no facial hair, down by 5% from 2011.
(YouGov)
12. Fear of Beards is Called Pogonophobia
If there are people who see men with beards as attractive, there are also people who fear men with beards.
The fear of beards is known as “pogonophobia,” which comes from the Greek word “pogon,” meaning “beard.”
People with pogonophobia feel severe panic or anxiety when they see men with beards.
(Cleveland Clinic)
Conclusion
Some men say having a beard is important because it improves their physical appearance.
Aside from that, there are also health benefits that they can get from growing facial hair.
However, some think that growing a beard is gross.
After all, the decision is based on your preferences and ability.
No matter how long or short your beards are, regularly wash and clean the hair and skin underneath to prevent the strands from becoming oily and dirty.
Those are some beard statistics, facts, and trivia.
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