Lifespan in California from 2008 to 2020

In 2008, the life expectancy in California was 79.82 years, which was 1.66 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.16 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 2008 to 2020, the life expectancy in California was 1.99 years higher than U.S. national average. While California experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.69% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in California from 2008 to 2020: Men vs Women

In California, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 77.52 years, which was 4.53 years lower than women’s average of 82.05 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 2008 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 78.20 years and women was 82.87 years. California experienced a negative growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in California from 2008 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2020 are Hawaii with 81.30 years, Minnesota with 80.61 years, North Dakota with 79.34 years, Nebraska with 79.28 years, New Hampshire with 79.77 years, while California has an average lifespan of 80.56 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.9 years, which was 1.08 years higher than California's average of 79.82 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 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 0.56 years higher than California's average of 79.82 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 2008, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.51 years, which was 0.31 years lower than California's average of 79.82 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 77.31 years, which was 1.93 years lower than California's average of 79.24 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 0.78 years lower than California's average of 79.82 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 1.34 years lower than California's average of 79.24 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 0.09 years higher than California's average of 79.82 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.

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in California from 2008 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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