The life expectancy of women at birth in the United States saw no significant changes in 2023 in comparison to the previous year 2022 and remained at around 81.1 years. However, 2023 marked the second consecutive increase of the life expectancy. Life expectancy at birth refers to the number of years that the average newborn can expect to live, providing that mortality patterns at the time of their birth do not change thereafter.Find more statistics on other topics about the United States with key insights such as infant mortality rate, total life expectancy at birth, and total fertility rate.

In 2021, a woman in the United States aged 65 years could expect to live another 19.7 years on average. This number decreased in the years 2020 and 2021, after reaching a high of 20.8 years in 2019. Nevertheless, the life expectancy of a woman aged 65 years in the United States is still higher than that of a man of that age. In 2021, a man aged 65 years could be expected to live another 17 years on average.

Why has the life expectancy in the U.S. declined? Overall, life expectancy in the United States has declined in recent years. In 2019, the life expectancy for U.S. women was 81.4 years, but by 2021 it had decreased to 79.3 years. Likewise, the life expectancy for men decreased from 76.3 years to 73.5 years in the same period. The biggest contributors to this decline in life expectancy are the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid epidemic. Although deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic have decreased significantly since 2022, deaths from opioid overdose continue to increase, reaching all-time highs in 2021.

The leading causes of death among U.S. women The leading causes of death among women in the United States in 2020 were heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. That year heart disease and cancer accounted for a combined 37 percent of all deaths among women, while around 10 percent of deaths were due to COVID-19. The overall leading causes of death in the United States generally reflect the leading causes among women with some slight variations. For example, Alzheimer’s disease is the fourth leading cause of death among women, but the seventh leading cause of death overall in the United States.

This statistic shows the average life expectancy in North America for those born in 2022, by gender and region. In Canada, the average life expectancy was 80 years for males and 84 years for females.

Life expectancy in North America

Of those considered in this statistic, the life expectancy of female Canadian infants born in 2021 was the longest, at 84 years. Female infants born in America that year had a similarly high life expectancy of 81 years. Male infants, meanwhile, had lower life expectancies of 80 years (Canada) and 76 years (USA).

Compare this to the worldwide life expectancy for babies born in 2021: 75 years for women and 71 years for men. Of continents worldwide, North America ranks equal first in terms of life expectancy of (77 years for men and 81 years for women). Life expectancy is lowest in Africa at just 63 years and 66 years for males and females respectively. Japan is the country with the highest life expectancy worldwide for babies born in 2020.

Life expectancy is calculated according to current mortality rates of the population in question. Global variations in life expectancy are caused by differences in medical care, public health and diet, and reflect global inequalities in economic circumstances. Africa’s low life expectancy, for example, can be attributed in part to the AIDS epidemic. In 2019, around 72,000 people died of AIDS in South Africa, the largest amount worldwide. Nigeria, Tanzania and India were also high on the list of countries ranked by AIDS deaths that year. Likewise, Africa has by far the highest rate of mortality by communicable disease (i.e. AIDS, neglected tropics diseases, malaria and tuberculosis).

Life expectancy at birth, female (years) in United States was reported at 81.1 years in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Life expectancy at birth, female (years) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

The average for 2022 based on 24 countries was 77.36 years. The highest value was in Bermuda: 84.51 years and the lowest value was in Haiti: 66.7 years. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Historical chart and dataset showing U.S. life expectancy by year from 1950 to 2025.

Saudi Arabia: Life expectancy, in years, female: The latest value from 2022 is 79.53 years, an increase from 78.77 years in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 74.94 years, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 1960 to 2022 is 67.8 years. The minimum value, 47.51 years, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 79.53 years was recorded in 2022.

In 2021, women had an average life expectancy of ** years at birth, while men were expected to live 68.9 years. The average life expectancy worldwide dropped from 2019 to 2021, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This statistic depicts the average life expectancy at birth worldwide in 1990, 2019, and 2021, by gender.

The average for 2022 based on 47 countries was 77.29 years. The highest value was in Macao: 87.98 years and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 66.21 years. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This table contains 2754 series, with data for years 2005/2007 - 2012/2014 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (153 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Eastern Regional Integrated Health Authority, Newfoundland and Labrador; Central Regional Integrated Health Authority, Newfoundland and Labrador; ...); Age group (2 items: At birth; At age 65); Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Males; Females); Characteristics (3 items: Life expectancy; Low 95% confidence interval, life expectancy; High 95% confidence interval, life expectancy).

In 2024, the average life expectancy in the world was 71 years for men and 76 years for women. The lowest life expectancies were found in Africa, while Oceania and Europe had the highest. What is life expectancy?Life expectancy is defined as a statistical measure of how long a person may live, based on demographic factors such as gender, current age, and most importantly the year of their birth. The most commonly used measure of life expectancy is life expectancy at birth or at age zero. The calculation is based on the assumption that mortality rates at each age were to remain constant in the future. Life expectancy has changed drastically over time, especially during the past 200 years. In the early 20th century, the average life expectancy at birth in the developed world stood at 31 years. It has grown to an average of 70 and 75 years for males and females respectively, and is expected to keep on growing with advances in medical treatment and living standards continuing. Highest and lowest life expectancy worldwide Life expectancy still varies greatly between different regions and countries of the world. The biggest impact on life expectancy is the quality of public health, medical care, and diet. As of 2022, the countries with the highest life expectancy were Japan, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and Australia, all at 84–83 years. Most of the countries with the lowest life expectancy are mostly African countries. The ranking was led by the Chad, Nigeria, and Lesotho with 53–54 years.

The dataset contains information on various demographic and health indicators for different countries. It is organized into several columns, each providing essential information about these countries. Here's a description of each column:

1. Country: This column represents the names of different countries or regions included in the dataset. Each row corresponds to a specific country or region, and this column serves as the identifier for each entry.

2. Life Expectancy Males: This column contains data on the average life expectancy of males in each of the listed countries. Life expectancy is a crucial health indicator and provides an estimate of the average number of years a male can expect to live, given current mortality rates and health conditions.

3. Life Expectancy Females: Similar to the "Life Expectancy Males" column, this column provides data on the average life expectancy of females in the same countries. It reflects the average number of years a female can expect to live, considering the prevailing health and mortality conditions.

4. Birth Rate: The "Birth Rate" column contains information about the birth rate in each country. Birth rate is a demographic indicator that represents the number of live births per 1,000 people in a given population over a specific period, usually a year. It can provide insights into a country's population growth or decline.

5. Death Rate: This column presents data on the death rate in each of the listed countries. The death rate is another crucial demographic indicator and represents the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population over a specific period, often a year. It helps gauge the overall health and mortality conditions within a country.

China life expectancy for 2025 is 77.81, a 0.22% increase from 2024.

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<li>China life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>77.64</strong>, a <strong>0.22% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>China life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>77.47</strong>, a <strong>0.22% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>China life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>77.30</strong>, a <strong>0.22% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.

Mali ML: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data was reported at 58.674 Year in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.163 Year for 2015. Mali ML: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 45.552 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.674 Year in 2016 and a record low of 29.026 Year in 1960. Mali ML: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mali – Table ML.World Bank: Health Statistics. Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Historical chart and dataset showing Thailand life expectancy by year from 1950 to 2025.

Bermuda BM: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data was reported at 85.742 Year in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 85.566 Year for 2022. Bermuda BM: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 78.267 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.742 Year in 2023 and a record low of 69.567 Year in 1960. Bermuda BM: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bermuda – Table BM.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics.;Weighted average;

Mexico: Life expectancy, in years, female: The latest value from 2022 is 78.16 years, an increase from 74.86 years in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 74.94 years, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Mexico from 1960 to 2022 is 71.23 years. The minimum value, 56.97 years, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 78.16 years was recorded in 2022.

Georgia: Life expectancy, in years, male: The latest value from 2022 is 66.76 years, a decline from 66.8 years in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 69.65 years, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Georgia from 1960 to 2022 is 63.85 years. The minimum value, 57.13 years, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 68.84 years was recorded in 2017.

The average for 2022 based on 44 countries was 81.91 years. The highest value was in Spain: 85.9 years and the lowest value was in Moldova: 73.32 years. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Puerto Rico: Life expectancy, in years, female: The latest value from 2022 is 83.9 years, a decline from 84.52 years in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 74.94 years, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for Puerto Rico from 1960 to 2022 is 78.58 years. The minimum value, 71.6 years, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 84.52 years was recorded in 2021.