The life expectancy of men at birth in the United States stood at 75.8 years in 2023. Between 1960 and 2023, the life expectancy rose by 9.2 years, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

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 18.2 more years on average. Women aged 65 years can expect to live around 20.7 more years on average. Life expectancy in the U.S. As of 2023, the average life expectancy at birth in the United States was 78.39 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 2023, a woman in the U.S. could be expected to live up to 81.1 years. Leading causes of death The leading causes of death in the United States include heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, and cerebrovascular diseases. However, heart disease and cancer account for around 42 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.

This dataset explores the intriguing phenomenon of life expectancy disparity between genders across various countries spanning the years 1950 to 2020. Delving into the age-old statement that "women live longer than men," this dataset provides insights into the evolving trends in life expectancy and population dynamics worldwide.

Dataset Glossary (Column-wise):

• Year: The year of observation (1950-2020).
• Female Life Expectancy: The average life expectancy at birth for females in a given year and country.
• Male Life Expectancy: The average life expectancy at birth for males in a given year and country.
• Population: The total population of the country in a given year.
• Life Expectancy Gap: The difference between female and male life expectancy, highlighting the disparity between genders.

The dataset aims to facilitate comprehensive analyses regarding gender-based life expectancy disparities over time and across different nations. Researchers, policymakers, and analysts can utilize this dataset to explore patterns, identify contributing factors, and devise strategies to address gender-based health inequalities.

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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 life expectancy figure used is for males aged under 1 year. Figures are based on the number of deaths registered and mid-year population estimates, aggregated over three consecutive years.

Expectation of life at a given age for an area is the average number of years a person would live if he or she experienced that area's age-specific mortality rates for that time period throughout his or her life. It is therefore not the number of years someone of that age in the area could actually expect to live, both because the death rates of the area are likely to change in the future and because people may live in other areas for at least part of their lives.

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Healthy life expectancy (HLE) is an estimate of expected years of life spent in self-reported good health. The figure used is for males aged under 1 year. Figures are based on the number of deaths registered and mid-year population estimates, aggregated over three consecutive years.

It is used as a high-level outcome to contrast and monitor the health status of different populations at specific points in time, giving context to the impacts of policy changes and interventions at both national and local levels.

Healthy life expectancy has value across state, private, and voluntary sectors, in the assessment of healthy ageing, fitness for work, health improvement monitoring, extensions to the state pension age, pension provision, and health and social care need. This indicator is an extremely important summary measure of mortality and morbidity. It complements the supporting indicators such as mortality by cause by showing the overall trends and setting the context in which local authorities can assess the other indicators and identify the drivers of healthy life expectancy.

The health prevalence data used in calculating HLE estimates for the various geographies in England were derived from the Annual Population Survey (APS).

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Actual value and historical data chart for United States Life Expectancy At Birth Male Years

Life expectancy, healthy life expectancy and disability-free life expectancy – at birth and age 65 by sex for local areas in the UK, 2016 to 2018.

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.

Life expectancy at birth and at age 65, by sex, on a three-year average basis.

Life Expectancy at birth - Male

Belarus BY: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data was reported at 69.535 Year in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 69.438 Year for 2022. Belarus BY: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 66.380 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.535 Year in 2023 and a record low of 62.200 Year in 1999. Belarus BY: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belarus – Table BY.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;

The average for 2022 based on 47 countries was 71.89 years. The highest value was in Macao: 82.75 years and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 59.77 years. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Denmark DK: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data was reported at 78.900 Year in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.800 Year for 2015. Denmark DK: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 71.990 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 78.900 Year in 2016 and a record low of 70.200 Year in 1965. Denmark DK: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Denmark – Table DK.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;

Iran IR: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data was reported at 74.882 Year in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 74.668 Year for 2015. Iran IR: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data is updated yearly, averaging 56.615 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.882 Year in 2016 and a record low of 45.706 Year in 1960. Iran IR: Life Expectancy at Birth: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Iran – Table IR.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;

The differences between males and females in life expectancy at birth are decomposed by selected causes of death. Changes in mortality rates for a given cause of death change over time and contribute to the overall change in life expectancy.

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).

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This dataset offers a detailed historical record of global life expectancy, covering data from 1960 to the present. It is meticulously curated to enable deep analysis of trends and gender disparities in life expectancy worldwide.

Dataset Structure & Key Columns:

Country Code (🔤): Unique identifier for each country.

Country Name (🌍): Official name of the country.

Region (🌐): Broad geographical area (e.g., Asia, Europe, Africa).

Sub-Region (🗺️): More specific regional classification within the broader region.

Intermediate Region (🔍): Additional granular geographical grouping when applicable.

Year (📅): The specific year to which the data pertains.

Life Expectancy for Women (👩‍⚕️): Average years a woman is expected to live in that country and year.

Life Expectancy for Men (👨‍⚕️): Average years a man is expected to live in that country and year.

Context & Use Cases:

This dataset is a rich resource for exploring long-term trends in global health and demography. By comparing life expectancy data over decades, researchers can:

Analyze Time Series Trends: Forecast future changes in life expectancy and evaluate the impact of health interventions over time.

Study Gender Disparities: Investigate the differences between life expectancy for women and men, providing insights into social, economic, and healthcare factors influencing these trends.

Regional & Sub-Regional Analysis: Compare and contrast life expectancy across various regions and sub-regions to understand geographical disparities and their underlying causes.

Support Public Policy Research: Inform policymakers by linking life expectancy trends with public health policies, socioeconomic developments, and other key indicators.

Educational & Data Science Applications: Serve as a comprehensive teaching tool for courses on public health, global development, and data analysis, as well as for Kaggle competitions and projects.

With its detailed, structured format and broad temporal coverage, this dataset is ideal for anyone looking to gain a nuanced understanding of global health trends and to drive impactful analyses in public health, social sciences, and beyond.

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