In Delaware the lifespan was 69.58 years in 1963 and 78.1 years in 2017
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Lifespan in Delaware from 1963 to 2017
In 1963, the life expectancy in Delaware was 69.58 years, which was 0.38 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.96 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Delaware was 78.1 years, which was 0.54 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 1963 to 2017, the life expectancy in Delaware was 0.42 years lower than U.S. national average. While Delaware experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.16% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Delaware from 1963 to 2017: Men vs Women
In Delaware, the life expectancy in 1963 for men was 66.76 years, which was 5.84 years lower than women’s average of 72.6 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 75.34 years, which was 5.42 years lower than women’s average of 80.76 years. On average from 1963 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 71.39 years and women was 77.74 years. Delaware experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Delaware from 1963 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1963 to 2017 are Hawaii with 77.93 years, Minnesota with 77.25 years, New Hampshire with 76.23 years, Wyoming with 75.11 years, New Jersey with 75.46 years, while Delaware has an average lifespan of 74.59 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.3 years, which was 2.72 years higher than Delaware's average of 69.58 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 3.24 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.1 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.18 years, which was 2.60 years higher than Delaware's average of 69.58 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 2.52 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.1 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.45 years, which was 0.87 years higher than Delaware's average of 69.58 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.35 years, which was 1.25 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.1 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 69.81 years, which was 0.23 years higher than Delaware's average of 69.58 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 78.84 years, which was 0.74 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.1 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 69.93 years, which was 0.35 years higher than Delaware's average of 69.58 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.06 years, which was 1.96 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.1 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Delaware from 1963 to 2017 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 Delaware lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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