In Alaska the lifespan was 76.24 years in 1997 and 77.08 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Alaska from 1997 to 2020
In 1997, the life expectancy in Alaska was 76.24 years, which was 0.29 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.53 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Alaska was 77.08 years, which was 0.03 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 1997 to 2020, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.49 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.42% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1997 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Alaska, the life expectancy in 1997 for men was 73.29 years, which was 6.27 years lower than women’s average of 79.56 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 74.73 years, which was 4.97 years lower than women’s average of 79.7 years. On average from 1997 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 75.16 years and women was 79.95 years. Alaska experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Alaska from 1997 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1997 to 2020 are Minnesota with 80.09 years, Hawaii with 80.60 years, Nebraska with 78.87 years, New York with 79.31 years, Oregon with 78.71 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 77.44 years. In 1997, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 78.76 years, which was 2.52 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.24 years, which was 2.16 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 1997, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.13 years, which was 2.89 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.56 years, which was 4.48 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 1997, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.7 years, which was 1.46 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 0.82 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 1997, the life expectancy in New York was 76.95 years, which was 0.71 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in New York was 78.35 years, which was 1.27 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 1997, the life expectancy in Oregon was 77.33 years, which was 1.09 years higher than Alaska's average of 76.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.79 years, which was 1.71 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 1997 to 2020 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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