Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002

In Alaska the lifespan was 67.86 years in 1962 and 76.88 years in 2002

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Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002

In 1962, the life expectancy in Alaska was 67.86 years, which was 2.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.12 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Alaska was 76.88 years, which was 0.14 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.02 years. On average from 1962 to 2002, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.84 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 3.45% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002

Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002: Men vs Women

In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1962 for men was 65.01 years, which was 8.28 years lower than women’s average of 73.29 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy for men was 74.39 years, which was 5.27 years lower than women’s average of 79.66 years. On average from 1962 to 2002, the life expectancy for men was 69.76 years and women was 76.93 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1962 to 2002 are Hawaii with 76.72 years, Minnesota with 75.93 years, Wyoming with 73.95 years, New Hampshire with 74.84 years, Oregon with 74.80 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 72.84 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.31 years, which was 4.45 years higher than Alaska's average of 67.86 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.72 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.88 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.28 years, which was 4.42 years higher than Alaska's average of 67.86 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.2 years, which was 2.32 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.88 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 70.15 years, which was 2.29 years higher than Alaska's average of 67.86 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 76.58 years, which was 0.30 years lower than Alaska's average of 76.88 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 71.03 years, which was 3.17 years higher than Alaska's average of 67.86 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 78.73 years, which was 1.85 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.88 years. In 1962, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.58 years, which was 3.72 years higher than Alaska's average of 67.86 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Oregon was 77.69 years, which was 0.81 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.88 years.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1962 to 2002 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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