In Arkansas the lifespan was 75.95 years in 2010 and 75.61 years in 2016
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Lifespan in Arkansas from 2010 to 2016
In 2010, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 75.95 years, which was 2.72 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.67 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 75.61 years, which was 3.07 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.68 years. On average from 2010 to 2016, the life expectancy in Arkansas was 3.00 years lower than U.S. national average. While Arkansas experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.46% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Arkansas from 2010 to 2016: Men vs Women
In Arkansas, the life expectancy in 2010 for men was 73.18 years, which was 5.55 years lower than women’s average of 78.73 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy for men was 72.97 years, which was 5.32 years lower than women’s average of 78.29 years. On average from 2010 to 2016, the life expectancy for men was 73.10 years and women was 78.45 years. Arkansas experienced a negative growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Arkansas from 2010 to 2016: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2010 to 2016 are Minnesota with 80.79 years, Connecticut with 80.76 years, Massachusetts with 80.50 years, New York with 80.47 years, Hawaii with 81.34 years, while Arkansas has an average lifespan of 75.76 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.77 years, which was 4.82 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.95 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.73 years, which was 5.12 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.61 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.66 years, which was 4.71 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.95 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.71 years, which was 5.10 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.61 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 80.48 years, which was 4.53 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.95 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 80.36 years, which was 4.75 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.61 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in New York was 80.16 years, which was 4.21 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.95 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in New York was 80.64 years, which was 5.03 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.61 years. In 2010, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.22 years, which was 5.27 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.95 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.57 years, which was 5.96 years higher than Arkansas's average of 75.61 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Arkansas from 2010 to 2016 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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