Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004

In Alaska the lifespan was 69.47 years in 1971 and 77.49 years in 2004

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Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004

In 1971, the life expectancy in Alaska was 69.47 years, which was 1.63 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.1 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Alaska was 77.49 years, which was 0.08 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.57 years. On average from 1971 to 2004, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.62 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.44% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004

Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004: Men vs Women

In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1971 for men was 66.29 years, which was 7.70 years lower than women’s average of 73.99 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy for men was 74.97 years, which was 5.26 years lower than women’s average of 80.23 years. On average from 1971 to 2004, the life expectancy for men was 71.09 years and women was 77.99 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1971 to 2004 are Minnesota with 77.07 years, Hawaii with 77.89 years, Nebraska with 76.32 years, New Hampshire with 76.13 years, Oregon with 75.83 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 74.17 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.28 years, which was 3.81 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.47 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80 years, which was 2.51 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.31 years, which was 4.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.47 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.12 years, which was 2.63 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.74 years, which was 3.27 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.47 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.98 years, which was 1.49 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 71.66 years, which was 2.19 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.47 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.03 years, which was 1.54 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Oregon was 72.33 years, which was 2.86 years higher than Alaska's average of 69.47 years. While in 2004, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.38 years, which was 0.89 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.49 years.

Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1971 to 2004 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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