Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991

In Alaska the lifespan was 68.68 years in 1959 and 75.42 years in 1991

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Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991

In 1959, the life expectancy in Alaska was 68.68 years, which was 1.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.94 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy in Alaska was 75.42 years, which was 0.12 years lower than the U.S. national average of 75.54 years. On average from 1959 to 1991, the life expectancy in Alaska was 1.15 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.81% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991: Men vs Women

In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1959 for men was 66.17 years, which was 6.29 years lower than women’s average of 72.46 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy for men was 72.06 years, which was 7.31 years lower than women’s average of 79.37 years. On average from 1959 to 1991, the life expectancy for men was 68.15 years and women was 75.75 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1991 are Hawaii with 75.47 years, Nebraska with 74.22 years, Minnesota with 74.69 years, Kansas with 74.08 years, South Dakota with 73.68 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 71.31 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.52 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.66 years, which was 3.24 years higher than Alaska's average of 75.42 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.9 years, which was 3.22 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.17 years, which was 1.75 years higher than Alaska's average of 75.42 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.81 years, which was 3.13 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 77.87 years, which was 2.45 years higher than Alaska's average of 75.42 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.93 years, which was 3.25 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy in Kansas was 76.73 years, which was 1.31 years higher than Alaska's average of 75.42 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.99 years, which was 2.31 years higher than Alaska's average of 68.68 years. While in 1991, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 77.01 years, which was 1.59 years higher than Alaska's average of 75.42 years.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1959 to 1991 report comes from Mortality.org, a highly reputable platform that provides comprehensive demographic data on mortality rates worldwide. It's a collaborative project of respected research institutions such as the Department of Demography at the University of California, Berkeley; the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research; and INED - French Institute for Demographic Studies. Mortality.org's datasets are trusted globally by researchers and policy makers due to their rigorous research methods and commitment to privacy and ethical guidelines. As such, readers can be confident that our report offers precise insights into Alaska lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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