# Mediocre Male Charts The 'Better Than the Average Man' Infographic is Basic Boy Stats By Regan Canie | Published 2012-01-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-than-the-average-man References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-average-american-man-infographic) & [frugaldad](http://frugaldad.com/average-man/) Before you read on, be warned, the 'Better Than the Average Man' [infographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charts-not-chapters) is a little bit depressing if you consider yourself to be quite extraordinary right now. The chart breaks down the real components of the common American citizen from physical to financial and the blunt facts are pretty bleak. Take for example the idea that 69% of men believe they are in [tip top shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gym-graphs), while in truth, only 13% are. A staggering 1.6 million men have filed for bankruptcy, and 37% are still paying off [student loans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-visual) at the age of 35. Maybe it's good criteria to check out if you want to avoid turning into the run-of-the-mill male because the 'Better Than the Average Man' presents some pretty sobering statistics! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-improvement Stimulation:** Men can be enticed to improve themselves if they have more accurate self-assessments. Opportunities for self-help programs or products to help men achieve their goals can be explored. - **Financial Fitness:** There is a need to educate men on becoming financially fit. FinTech companies can develop products and services to improve financial literacy and assist those who are struggling to pay off debts. - **Physical Wellness Solutions:** Many men at large do not have a clear understanding of physical wellness, this presents opportunities for wellness companies to develop programs and services to help men develop healthier habits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health & Wellness:** Companies focused on physical fitness, nutrition and overall wellness can capitalize on providing men with informational resources and solutions. - **Financial Services:** Financial institutions and FinTech companies can assist and educate men to make sound financial decisions and provide targeted loans incentives. - **Education Services:** Education service providers can offer targeted courses and programs that are meant to help men pay off their student loans loans and become financially literate. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Male-Targeted Yoga Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-for-the-inflexible-male.md) - [Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/function-health.md) - [AI Men's Wellbeing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindtrainer-ai.md) - [3D Contouring Boxers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmades-the-boxer-brief.md) - [Investment Comparison Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-invest.md) - [Connective Men's Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-a-mens-group.md) - [Intuitive Chart Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marimekko-chart-maker.md) - [Satirical Feminist-Forward Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underpaid-women.md) - [Survey-Based Men's Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardr-app.md)