Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003

In Arkansas the lifespan was 70.94 years in 1971 and 75.15 years in 2003

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Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003

In 1971, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 70.94 years, which was 0.16 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.1 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 75.15 years, which was 2.02 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.17 years. On average from 1971 to 2003, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 0.96 years lower than U.S. national average. While Arkansas experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.60% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003: Men vs Women

In Arkansas, the life expectancy in 1971 for men was 66.9 years, which was 8.40 years lower than women’s average of 75.3 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy for men was 72.07 years, which was 6.17 years lower than women’s average of 78.24 years. On average from 1971 to 2003, the life expectancy for men was 70.02 years and women was 77.58 years. Arkansas experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1971 to 2003 are Minnesota with 76.98 years, Hawaii with 77.83 years, Nebraska with 76.24 years, New Hampshire with 76.04 years, Oregon with 75.75 years, while Arkansas has an average lifespan of 73.75 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.28 years, which was 2.34 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.94 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.65 years, which was 4.50 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.15 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.31 years, which was 3.37 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.94 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.81 years, which was 4.66 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.15 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.74 years, which was 1.80 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.94 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.43 years, which was 3.28 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.15 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 71.66 years, which was 0.72 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.94 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.21 years, which was 4.06 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.15 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Oregon was 72.33 years, which was 1.39 years higher than Arkansas's average of 70.94 years. While in 2003, the life expectancy in Oregon was 77.9 years, which was 2.75 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.15 years.

Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Arkansas from 1971 to 2003 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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