What is an average typing speed for adults?

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What is an average typing speed for adults?

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Studies (including University of Cambridge and typing test aggregates) show average adult typing speed is 35–45 WPM with 92–96% accuracy. This includes people who type daily at work but never formally learned touch-typing. Women tend to type slightly faster (average 40–47 WPM) than men (35–43 WPM) in some studies. Adults over 50 average 25–35 WPM due to reduced dexterity unless they practiced earlier. Professional typists (legal, medical, transcription) average 60–80 WPM. The overall global average across all ages and professions is about 40 WPM. To be above average, aim for 50+ WPM.

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