A blood pressure of 114/67 is a good reading. It falls squarely in the “normal” category under the 2025 American Heart Association guidelines, which define normal blood pressure as below 120/80 mmHg. In fact, 114/67 isn’t just normal, it’s close to what large-scale research considers the sweet spot for long-term cardiovascular health.
Where 114/67 Falls on the Scale
Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. The top number (systolic) reflects pressure when your heart beats; the bottom number (diastolic) reflects pressure between beats. For a reading to qualify as normal, both numbers need to be below the threshold, not just one. At 114 systolic and 67 diastolic, both of yours clear that bar comfortably.
Here’s how the main categories break down:
- Normal: below 120 systolic and below 80 diastolic
- Elevated: 120 to 129 systolic with diastolic still below 80
- High blood pressure, stage 1: 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 diastolic
- High blood pressure, stage 2: 140 or higher systolic or 90 or higher diastolic
Your reading places you in the best of those four categories.
How Close It Is to “Optimal”
A major meta-analysis found that a blood pressure of 115/75 is associated with the lowest risk of dying from cardiovascular causes. Your systolic reading of 114 is essentially at that mark, and your diastolic of 67 sits just below it. Harvard Health recommends aiming for a systolic pressure between 110 and 119, as long as you feel fine and don’t get lightheaded when standing. At 114, you’re right in that window.
Even small differences matter at this end of the scale. Research shows that lowering systolic blood pressure by just 5 mmHg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death from heart failure by about 10%. That means maintaining a reading like yours, rather than letting it drift into the 130s or 140s over time, carries real long-term benefits.
Is the Diastolic Too Low?
Some people see a diastolic number in the 60s and worry it’s too low. Generally, low blood pressure (hypotension) isn’t defined until the reading drops below 90/60. Your diastolic of 67 is well above that 60 threshold. European cardiology guidelines set their “non-elevated” cutoff at below 120/70, and your reading falls right at that boundary for diastolic, which is perfectly fine.
Low blood pressure only becomes a concern when it causes symptoms: dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, or unusual fatigue. If you feel normal day to day, a diastolic of 67 is nothing to worry about. Most people with blood pressure on the lower side of normal are completely asymptomatic.
What Can Shift Your Reading
One thing worth knowing: a single blood pressure reading is a snapshot, not a verdict. Your numbers fluctuate throughout the day based on activity, stress, hydration, caffeine, and even the position of your arm when the cuff inflates. Clinic readings tend to run about 5 mmHg higher for systolic and 3 mmHg higher for diastolic compared to home readings, largely because of the “white coat effect” of being in a medical setting.
If you took this reading at home, your actual average may be very close to what you measured. If it was taken in a doctor’s office, your resting blood pressure at home could be a few points lower, which is still perfectly healthy. For the most accurate picture, measure at the same time of day, sit quietly for five minutes beforehand, keep your feet flat on the floor, and position the cuff on your upper arm at heart level.
How Age and Sex Affect Expectations
Blood pressure naturally rises with age. Among 17-year-old boys, the median systolic range is 114 to 122, so if you’re a young adult, 114 is right at the population average. For 17-year-old girls, the median systolic range is 108 to 115, placing 114 toward the higher end of normal for that group, though still well within healthy range.
As people move into their 30s, 40s, and beyond, systolic pressure tends to creep upward. A reading of 114/67 in middle age or older is particularly encouraging because it suggests your blood vessels have maintained good elasticity and your heart isn’t working harder than it needs to. Keeping it in this range through regular exercise, moderate salt intake, and a healthy weight is one of the most effective things you can do for long-term heart health.