Lifespan in California from 1961 to 2020

In 1961, the life expectancy in California was 71.07 years, which was 0.83 years higher than the U.S. national average of 70.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in California was 79.24 years, which was 2.19 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 1961 to 2020, the life expectancy in California was 1.12 years higher than U.S. national average. While California experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.80% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in California from 1961 to 2020: Men vs Women

In California, the life expectancy in 1961 for men was 67.71 years, which was 7.03 years lower than women’s average of 74.74 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 76.43 years, which was 5.73 years lower than women’s average of 82.16 years. On average from 1961 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 73.12 years and women was 79.15 years. California experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in California from 1961 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1961 to 2020 are Hawaii with 77.93 years, Minnesota with 77.23 years, New Hampshire with 76.21 years, Wyoming with 75.08 years, New Jersey with 75.48 years, while California has an average lifespan of 76.13 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.34 years, which was 1.27 years higher than California's average of 71.07 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.56 years, which was 2.32 years higher than California's average of 79.24 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.24 years, which was 1.17 years higher than California's average of 71.07 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.24 years, which was 0.00 years higher than California's average of 79.24 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.81 years, which was 0.26 years lower than California's average of 71.07 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.18 years, which was 0.06 years lower than California's average of 79.24 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 70.58 years, which was 0.49 years lower than California's average of 71.07 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 76.56 years, which was 2.68 years lower than California's average of 79.24 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 70.01 years, which was 1.06 years lower than California's average of 71.07 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 77.99 years, which was 1.25 years lower than California's average of 79.24 years.

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in California from 1961 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 California lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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