The total life expectancy at birth in the United States saw no significant changes in 2023 in comparison to the previous year 2022 and remained at around 78.39 years. However, 2023 marked the second consecutive increase of the life expectancy at birth. These figures refer to the expected lifespan of the average newborn in a given country or region, providing that mortality patterns at the time of birth remain constant thereafter.Find more statistics on other topics about the United States with key insights such as crude birth rate, life expectancy of women at birth, and life expectancy of men at birth.

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).

The dataset presents life expectancy at birth estimates based on annual complete period life tables for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) in 2021 for the total, male and female populations.

San Marino Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 80.880 Year in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 79.590 Year for 2020. San Marino Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 80.825 Year from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2021, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.990 Year in 2019 and a record low of 78.670 Year in 1990. San Marino Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s San Marino – Table SM.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: Non OECD Member: Annual.

U.K. life expectancy for 2025 is 82.06, a 0.18% increase from 2024.

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<li>U.K. life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>81.92</strong>, a <strong>0.83% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>U.K. life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>81.24</strong>, a <strong>0.28% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>U.K. life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>81.01</strong>, a <strong>0.45% 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.

Global life expectancy at birth has risen significantly since the mid-1900s, from roughly 46 years in 1950 to 73.2 years in 2023. Post-COVID-19 projections There was a drop of 1.7 years during the COVID-19 pandemic, between 2019 and 2021, however, figures resumed upon their previous trajectory the following year due to the implementation of vaccination campaigns and the lower severity of later strains of the virus. By the end of the century it is believed that global life expectancy from birth will reach 82 years, although growth will slow in the coming decades as many of the more-populous Asian countries reach demographic maturity. However, there is still expected to be a wide gap between various regions at the end of the 2100s, with the Europe and North America expected to have life expectancies around 90 years, whereas Sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to be in the low-70s. The Great Leap Forward While a decrease of one year during the COVID-19 pandemic may appear insignificant, this is the largest decline in life expectancy since the "Great Leap Forward" in China in 1958, which caused global life expectancy to fall by almost four years between by 1960. The "Great Leap Forward" was a series of modernizing reforms, which sought to rapidly transition China's agrarian economy into an industrial economy, but mismanagement led to tens of millions of deaths through famine and disease.

As of 2023, the countries with the highest life expectancy included Switzerland, Japan, and Spain. As of that time, a new-born child in Switzerland could expect to live an average of 84.2 years. Around the world, females consistently have a higher average life expectancy than males, with females in Europe expected to live an average of six years longer than males on this continent. Increases in life expectancy The overall average life expectancy in OECD countries increased by 11.3 years from 1970 to 2019. The countries that saw the largest increases included Turkey, India, and South Korea. The life expectancy at birth in Turkey increased an astonishing 24.4 years over this period. The countries with the lowest life expectancy worldwide as of 2022 were Chad, Lesotho, and Nigeria, where a newborn could be expected to live an average of 53 years. Life expectancy in the U.S. The life expectancy in the United States was 77.43 years as of 2022. Shockingly, the life expectancy in the United States has decreased in recent years, while it continues to increase in other similarly developed countries. The COVID-19 pandemic and increasing rates of suicide and drug overdose deaths from the opioid epidemic have been cited as reasons for this decrease.

Key information about Australia Life Expectancy at Birth

• Australia Life Expectancy at Birth was reported at 83.200 Year in Dec 2022.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 83.300 Year for Dec 2021.
• Australia Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 77.276 Year from Dec 1960 to 2022, with 63 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 83.300 Year in 2021 and a record low of 70.817 Year in 1960.
• Australia Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank.
• The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.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: 2022 Revision; or derived from male and female life expectancy at birth from sources such as: (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics.;Weighted average;

This horizontal bar chart displays life expectancy at birth (year) by country full name using the aggregation average, weighted by population in Africa. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Life expectancy worldwide has seen significant improvements over the past three decades, with notable variations across regions. In 2021, a child born in the Americas could expect to live an average of **** years, compared to ** years in 1990. However, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a universal decline in life expectancy from 2019 to 2021, affecting all World Health Organization regions. Regional disparities and global trends While global life expectancy has generally increased over time, stark regional differences persist. ****** consistently reports the lowest life expectancy, with **** years in 2021. In fact, the twenty countries with the lowest life expectancy in the world are all found in ******, with **** and ******* reporting the lowest life expectancies at just ** years. In contrast, the *************** now has the highest life expectancy, reaching **** years in 2021. These disparities reflect broader socioeconomic factors, with low-income countries facing challenges such as limited healthcare access and higher rates of infectious diseases. Impact of health issues on life expectancy Various health issues contribute to differences in life expectancy across countries and regions. Mental health has emerged as a significant concern, with a survey of 31 countries identifying it as the biggest health problem facing people in these countries in 2024. The COVID-19 pandemic not only directly impacted life expectancy but also exacerbated mental health issues worldwide. Additionally, non-communicable diseases play a crucial role in determining life expectancy. In 2021, ********************** was the leading cause of death globally, highlighting the importance of addressing chronic health conditions to improve overall life expectancy.

The life expectancy for men aged 65 years in the U.S. has gradually increased since the 1960s. Now men in the United States aged 65 can expect to live 17 more years on average. Women aged 65 years can expect to live around 19.7 more years on average.

Life expectancy in the U.S.

As of 2021, the average life expectancy at birth in the United States was 76.33 years. Life expectancy in the U.S. had steadily increased for many years but has recently dropped slightly. Women consistently have a higher life expectancy than men but have also seen a slight decrease. As of 2019, a woman in the U.S. could be expected to live up to 79.3 years.

Leading causes of death

The leading causes of death in the United States include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. However, heart disease and cancer account for around 38 percent of all deaths. Although heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for both men and women, there are slight variations in the leading causes of death. For example, unintentional injury and suicide account for a larger portion of deaths among men than they do among women.

Nicaragua life expectancy for 2025 is 75.64, a 0.27% increase from 2024.

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<li>Nicaragua life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>75.43</strong>, a <strong>0.27% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Nicaragua life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>75.23</strong>, a <strong>0.29% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Nicaragua life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>75.01</strong>, a <strong>0.29% 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.

Sierra Leone life expectancy for 2025 is 56.62, a 0.62% increase from 2024.

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<li>Sierra Leone life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>56.27</strong>, a <strong>8.93% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Sierra Leone life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>61.79</strong>, a <strong>0.83% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Sierra Leone life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>61.28</strong>, a <strong>1.68% 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.

Jordan life expectancy for 2025 is 75.28, a 0.18% increase from 2024.

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<li>Jordan life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>75.14</strong>, a <strong>3.43% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Jordan life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>77.81</strong>, a <strong>0.94% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Jordan life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>77.09</strong>, a <strong>3.89% 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.

Peru life expectancy for 2025 is 77.85, a 0.27% increase from 2024.

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<li>Peru life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>77.65</strong>, a <strong>0.27% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Peru life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>77.44</strong>, a <strong>0.27% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Peru life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>77.23</strong>, a <strong>0.27% 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.

Ireland life expectancy for 2025 is 83.12, a 0.19% increase from 2024.

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<li>Ireland life expectancy for 2024 was <strong>82.96</strong>, a <strong>0.12% increase</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Ireland life expectancy for 2023 was <strong>82.86</strong>, a <strong>0.43% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Ireland life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>82.51</strong>, a <strong>0.31% 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.

This scatter chart displays health expenditure (% of GDP) against life expectancy at birth (year) and is filtered where the country is Ecuador and the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

San Marino life expectancy for 2023 was 85.71, a 0% increase from 2022.

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<li>San Marino life expectancy for 2022 was <strong>85.71</strong>, a <strong>2.6% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>San Marino life expectancy for 2021 was <strong>83.54</strong>, a <strong>1.08% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>San Marino life expectancy for 2020 was <strong>82.65</strong>, a <strong>3.06% decline</strong> from 2019.</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.

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In 2022, the life expectancy of men at birth in the United States increased by 1.3 years (+1.77 percent) compared to 2021. In total, the life expectancy amounted to 74.8 years in 2022. This increase was preceded by a declining life expectancy.Life expectancy at birth refers to the number of years the average newborn is expected to live, providing that mortality patterns at the time of birth do not change thereafter.Find more statistics on other topics about the United States with key insights such as total fertility rate, infant mortality rate, and total life expectancy at birth.