In Delaware the lifespan was 76.38 years in 2000 and 78.02 years in 2018
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Lifespan in Delaware from 2000 to 2018
In 2000, the life expectancy in Delaware was 76.38 years, which was 0.42 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.8 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Delaware was 78.02 years, which was 0.77 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.79 years. On average from 2000 to 2018, the life expectancy in Delaware was 0.37 years lower than U.S. national average. While Delaware experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.44% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Delaware from 2000 to 2018: Men vs Women
In Delaware, the life expectancy in 2000 for men was 73.68 years, which was 5.21 years lower than women’s average of 78.89 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy for men was 75.08 years, which was 5.85 years lower than women’s average of 80.93 years. On average from 2000 to 2018, the life expectancy for men was 75.11 years and women was 80.22 years. Delaware experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Delaware from 2000 to 2018: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2000 to 2018 are Hawaii with 80.71 years, Nebraska with 79.07 years, New York with 79.59 years, Minnesota with 80.32 years, Oregon with 78.86 years, while Delaware has an average lifespan of 77.75 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.51 years, which was 3.13 years higher than Delaware's average of 76.38 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.6 years, which was 3.58 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.02 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.28 years, which was 1.90 years higher than Delaware's average of 76.38 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.27 years, which was 1.25 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.02 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in New York was 77.63 years, which was 1.25 years higher than Delaware's average of 76.38 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in New York was 80.92 years, which was 2.90 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.02 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.02 years, which was 2.64 years higher than Delaware's average of 76.38 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.69 years, which was 2.67 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.02 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Oregon was 77.83 years, which was 1.45 years higher than Delaware's average of 76.38 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Oregon was 79.76 years, which was 1.74 years higher than Delaware's average of 78.02 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Delaware from 2000 to 2018 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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