Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987

In Alaska the lifespan was 69.24 years in 1968 and 74.5 years in 1987

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Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987

In 1968, the life expectancy in Alaska was 69.24 years, which was 0.98 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.22 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Alaska was 74.5 years, which was 0.38 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.88 years. On average from 1968 to 1987, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.99 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.96% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987

Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987: Men vs Women

In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1968 for men was 66.2 years, which was 7.88 years lower than women’s average of 74.08 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy for men was 71.08 years, which was 7.61 years lower than women’s average of 78.69 years. On average from 1968 to 1987, the life expectancy for men was 68.60 years and women was 76.51 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1968 to 1987 are Hawaii with 76.22 years, Nebraska with 74.64 years, Minnesota with 75.20 years, Kansas with 74.45 years, South Dakota with 74.09 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 71.94 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.77 years, which was 3.53 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.24 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.83 years, which was 3.33 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.34 years, which was 3.10 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.24 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.5 years, which was 2.00 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.52 years, which was 3.28 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.24 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 77.33 years, which was 2.83 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Kansas was 72.24 years, which was 3.00 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.24 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Kansas was 76.51 years, which was 2.01 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 72.08 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.24 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 76.19 years, which was 1.69 years higher than Alaska's average of 74.5 years.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1968 to 1987 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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