In Alaska the lifespan was 77.67 years in 2005 and 77.08 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Alaska from 2005 to 2020
In 2005, the life expectancy in Alaska was 77.67 years, which was 0.11 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.56 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 2005 to 2020, the life expectancy in Alaska was 0.59 years lower than U.S. national average. While Alaska experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.10% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Alaska from 2005 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Alaska, the life expectancy in 2005 for men was 75.35 years, which was 4.79 years lower than women’s average of 80.14 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 2005 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 75.67 years and women was 80.22 years. Alaska experienced a negative growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Alaska from 2005 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2005 to 2020 are California with 80.30 years, Nebraska with 79.23 years, Colorado with 79.81 years, Connecticut with 80.36 years, Minnesota with 80.55 years, while Alaska has an average lifespan of 77.84 years. In 2005, the life expectancy in California was 78.91 years, which was 1.24 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in California was 79.24 years, which was 2.16 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 2005, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.93 years, which was 1.26 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 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 2005, the life expectancy in Colorado was 78.97 years, which was 1.30 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Colorado was 78.44 years, which was 1.36 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 2005, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 79.51 years, which was 1.84 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 78.71 years, which was 1.63 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.08 years. In 2005, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.09 years, which was 2.42 years higher than Alaska's average of 77.67 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.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Alaska from 2005 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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