Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985

In Arkansas the lifespan was 70.01 years in 1968 and 73.85 years in 1985

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Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985

In 1968, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 70.01 years, which was 0.21 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.22 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 73.85 years, which was 0.81 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.66 years. On average from 1968 to 1985, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 0.33 years lower than U.S. national average. While Arkansas experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.84% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985: Men vs Women

In Arkansas, the life expectancy in 1968 for men was 66.16 years, which was 8.06 years lower than women’s average of 74.22 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy for men was 70.08 years, which was 7.61 years lower than women’s average of 77.69 years. On average from 1968 to 1985, the life expectancy for men was 68.40 years and women was 76.62 years. Arkansas experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1968 to 1985 are Hawaii with 76.03 years, Iowa with 74.55 years, Oregon with 73.96 years, Rhode Island with 73.76 years, Kansas with 74.24 years, while Arkansas has an average lifespan of 72.40 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.77 years, which was 2.76 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.01 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.85 years, which was 4.00 years higher than Arkansas's average of 73.85 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Iowa was 72.2 years, which was 2.19 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.01 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy in Iowa was 76.38 years, which was 2.53 years higher than Arkansas's average of 73.85 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.87 years, which was 1.86 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.01 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy in Oregon was 75.58 years, which was 1.73 years higher than Arkansas's average of 73.85 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 71.07 years, which was 1.06 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.01 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 75.61 years, which was 1.76 years higher than Arkansas's average of 73.85 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Kansas was 72.24 years, which was 2.23 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.01 years. While in 1985, the life expectancy in Kansas was 76.16 years, which was 2.31 years higher than Arkansas's average of 73.85 years.

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Arkansas from 1968 to 1985 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 Arkansas lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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