The life expectancy of women at birth in the United States stood at 81.1 years in 2023. Between 1960 and 2023, the life expectancy rose by eight years, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

In 2023, a woman in the United States aged 65 years could expect to live another **** years on average. This number decreased in the years 2020 and 2021, after reaching a high of **** 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 2023, a man aged 65 years could be expected to live another 18.2 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 **** years, but by 2023 it had decreased to **** years. Likewise, the life expectancy for men decreased from **** years to **** 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 2022. The leading causes of death among U.S. women The leading causes of death among women in the United States in 2022 were heart disease, cancer, stroke, and COVID-19. That year, heart disease and cancer accounted for a combined **** percent of all deaths among women, while around *** 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 ***** leading cause of death among women but the ******* leading cause of death overall in the United States.

The average for 2022 based on 192 countries was 74.94 years. The highest value was in Macao: 87.98 years and the lowest value was in Nigeria: 53.97 years. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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 November 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.

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.

License - This Dataset falls under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO License. You can check the Terms of Use of this Data. If you want to learn more, visit the Website.

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This table contains 2394 series, with data for years 1991 - 1991 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), Population group (19 items: Entire cohort; Income adequacy quintile 1 (lowest);Income adequacy quintile 2;Income adequacy quintile 3 ...), Age (14 items: At 25 years; At 30 years; At 40 years; At 35 years ...), Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...), Characteristics (3 items: Life expectancy; High 95% confidence interval; life expectancy; Low 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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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 life expectancy of women at birth in India was 73.6 years in 2023. Between 1960 and 2023, the life expectancy rose by 28.72 years, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

Cameroon CM: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data was reported at 65.944 Year in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.634 Year for 2022. Cameroon CM: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 54.957 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 65.944 Year in 2023 and a record low of 41.698 Year in 1960. Cameroon CM: 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 Cameroon – Table CM.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;

Life expectancy at birth women

South Korea Female Life Expectancy at Age 65 rose 0.9% in 2019, compared to a year earlier.

Actual value and historical data chart for Trinidad And Tobago Life Expectancy At Birth Female Years

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.

Life Expectancy at birth - Female

This dataset presents the average number of years a woman aged 65 can expect to live in good health, known as healthy life expectancy (HLE). It is a key measure of quality of life in later years and reflects both longevity and the prevalence of good health among older women.

Rationale Increasing healthy life expectancy at age 65 for females is a major public health goal. It highlights the importance of not only living longer but also maintaining good health and independence in later life. This indicator supports the planning of health and social care services and helps assess the impact of health inequalities and lifestyle factors on aging populations.

Numerator The numerator is derived from the number of deaths registered in the respective calendar years and the weighted prevalence of individuals reporting good or very good health, as captured by the Annual Population Survey (APS). Data are provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Denominator The denominator is based on population estimates from the 2021 Census and the APS sample, weighted to reflect local authority population totals. These data are also provided by the ONS.

Caveats Healthy life expectancy figures exclude residents of communal establishments, except for NHS housing and students in halls of residence who are included based on their parents' address. This may affect comparability in areas with large institutional populations.

External References Fingertips Public Health Profiles – Healthy Life Expectancy (Female)

Localities ExplainedThis dataset contains data based on either the resident locality or registered locality of the patient, a distinction is made between resident locality and registered locality populations:Resident Locality refers to individuals who live within the defined geographic boundaries of the locality. These boundaries are aligned with official administrative areas such as wards and Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).Registered Locality refers to individuals who are registered with GP practices that are assigned to a locality based on the Primary Care Network (PCN) they belong to. These assignments are approximate—PCNs are mapped to a locality based on the location of most of their GP surgeries. As a result, locality-registered patients may live outside the locality, sometimes even in different towns or cities.This distinction is important because some health indicators are only available at GP practice level, without information on where patients actually reside. In such cases, data is attributed to the locality based on GP registration, not residential address.

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United States US: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data was reported at 81.200 Year in 2016. This stayed constant from the previous number of 81.200 Year for 2015. United States US: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 78.300 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.300 Year in 2014 and a record low of 73.100 Year in 1960. United States US: 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 USA – Table US.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;

Actual value and historical data chart for Argentina Life Expectancy At Birth Female Years