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Statistics About The Average National Anthem Length

The average national anthem length across countries is approximately 1 minute and 38 seconds.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore the fascinating world of national anthems and their varying lengths across different countries. From the brief 52-second rendition of India’s “Jana Gana Mana” to Uruguay’s epic 6-minute anthem, we delve into the statistics behind the average national anthem length worldwide.

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"The average length of African national anthems is approximately 1 minute and 45 seconds."

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"The Mexican national anthem "Himno Nacional Mexicano" often lasts about 4 minutes with all stanzas."

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"Most European national anthems fall in the range of 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds."

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"French national anthem "La Marseillaise" usually lasts around 2 minutes when performed in full."

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"The national anthem of South Africa consists of four verses, typically lasting about 1 minute and 50 seconds."

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"When performed at international events, the average length of a national anthem is generally under 2 minutes."

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"The longest national anthem, Uruguay's "Himno Nacional," can last up to 6 minutes."

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"Japan's "Kimigayo" is the shortest national anthem in the world, usually lasting under 1 minute."

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"Canada's "O Canada" usually has a performance duration of approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds."

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"Russian anthem "Gosudarstvenny Gimn Rossiyskoy Federatsii" typically lasts about 2 minutes."

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"India's "Jana Gana Mana" typically has a duration of 52 seconds."

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""God Save the Queen" (UK) has a typical performance length of about 1 minute."

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""The Star-Spangled Banner" (USA) typically lasts around 1 minute and 30 seconds."

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"China's "March of the Volunteers" (义勇军进行曲) typically lasts about 1 minute and 10 seconds."

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"Greece's national anthem "Hymn to Liberty" can be the longest by text (158 stanzas) but is usually completed within 1 minute."

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"Argentina's national anthem originally lasted 20 minutes but is now widely shortened to 3 minutes."

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"The average length of Oceania national anthems is 1 minute and 15 seconds."

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"Brazil's "Hino Nacional Brasileiro" lasts around 3 minutes when performed with both verses."

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"The average length of a national anthem is approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds."

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""Advance Australia Fair" (Australia) is typically performed within 1 minute and 30 seconds."

Overall, the statistics reveal a diverse range of national anthem lengths across different countries, with variations from under a minute to up to 6 minutes. African national anthems tend to be shorter, around 1 minute and 45 seconds, while Mexican and Brazilian anthems stand out for their longer duration, reaching up to 4 and 3 minutes, respectively. The majority of European anthems fall within 1 to 1 minute 30 seconds, with exceptions like France’s “La Marseillaise” lasting around 2 minutes. Despite these differences, the average performance length for national anthems at international events remains under 2 minutes, highlighting a common trend towards concise renditions.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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