Note that all the data given here are averages and approximations. There are always exceptions. For example, some mages develop methods of extending their lifespans far beyond what is expected of their race.
Alliance Race Demographics
| Race/Sex | Avg. Height | Adulthood | Middle Age | Old | Venerable | Max. Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draenei, male Draenei, female |
7'5" / 226 cm 7'1" / 215 cm |
200 | † | † | † | Over 13,000 |
| Dwarf, male Dwarf, female |
4'8" / 142 cm 4'6" / 128 cm |
18-20 | 200 | 350 | 450 | 500 |
| Gnome, male Gnome, female |
3'6" / 106 cm 3'4" / 101 cm |
18-20* | 150 | 300 | 380 | 450 |
| Human, male Human, female |
6'1" / 185 cm 5'8" / 174 cm |
18 | 30-40 | 60 | 70 | Over 100 |
| Night elf, male Night elf, female |
7'3" / 221 cm 6'9" / 207 cm |
20 | † | † | † | Several thousand** |
| Worgen, male*** Worgen, female*** |
7'9" / 236 cm 6'11" / 212 cm |
? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
† Draenei and night elves are effectively immortal, and seem to spend the majority of their lives in an unaging state.
* Gnomes reach physical maturity at 18-20, but must earn socially-recognized maturity through accomplishments and education, which may take years longer.
** Gauging night elf lifespans is currently impossible. They were immortal until Year 21, so even kaldorei who are 10,000+ years old may be living out normal lifespans now.
*** Worgen heights are given for worgen forms. For human forms, see Human.
Horde Race Demographics
| Race/Sex | Avg. Height | Adulthood | Middle Age | Old | Venerable | Max. Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood elf, male^ Blood elf, female^ |
6'3" / 189 cm 5'9" / 176 cm |
18-20 | †† | †† | †† | Over 3,800 |
| Goblin, male Goblin, female |
3'11" / 119 cm 4'1" / 125 cm |
? | 40 | ? | ? | ? |
| Orc, male Orc, female |
6'11" / 210 cm 6'1" / 185 cm |
18-20 | 40-50 | 60 | 80-90 | ? |
| Tauren, male Tauren, female |
9'1" / 277 cm 8'0" / 245 cm |
? | ? | 95 | 110 | Over 100 |
| Troll, male Troll, female |
8'5" / 255 cm 7'2" / 218 cm |
? | ? | ? | ? | Over 200 with loa blessings |
| Undead, male Undead, female |
6'2" / 189 cm 5'8" / 173 cm |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A; some reach a mindless state |
^ Blood elf demographics also apply to high elves.
†† Much like night elves, high/blood elves seem to age very slowly during most of their lifespan, possessing a nearly perpetual youth until they near the end of their lives.