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Highest Cell Count in the Human Body

This list features the human cells that make up the highest percentage in the human body.

RANK

CELL

ABUNDANCE %

DESCRIPTION

1

Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

84.0%

Transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

2

Platelets

4.9%

Involved in blood clotting and wound healing.

3

Bone marrow cells

2.5%

Produce blood cells, including red blood cells and leukocytes.

4

Vascular endothelial cells

2.1%

Line blood vessels, regulating blood flow and vessel permeability.

5

Other cells

2.0%

Includes various cell types not categorized.

6

Lymphocytes

1.5%

Key players in the immune system, helping to fight infections.

7

Hepatocytes

0.8%

Main functional cells of the liver, involved in metabolism and detoxification.

8

Neurons and glia

0.6%

Neurons transmit signals in the nervous system; glial cells support and protect neurons.

9

Bronchial endothelial cells

0.5%

Line the bronchi and bronchioles, facilitating gas exchange and mucus secretion.

10

Epidermal cells

0.5%

Form the outer layer of skin, providing a barrier against environmental damage.

11

Respiratory interstitial cells

0.5%

Support lung tissue and facilitate gas exchange.

12

Adipocytes (fat cells)

0.2%

Store energy in the form of fat and play roles in metabolism.

13

Dermal fibroblasts

0.1%

Produce collagen and extracellular matrix in the skin.

14

Muscle cells

0.001%

Responsible for movement and maintaining posture.


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References

Vann, A., McKenzie, A. and Timp, W. (2016). 'Human cell types and their classification', Journal of the American Medical Association, 316(18), pp. 1985–1996. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4991899/(Accessed 1 December 2025). Wikipedia. (n.d.). List of human cell types. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_human_cell_types#Classification (Accessed 1 December 2025).
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