Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988

In Illinois the lifespan was 70.06 years in 1970 and 74.39 years in 1988

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Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988

In 1970, the life expectancy in Illinois was 70.06 years, which was 0.69 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.75 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy in Illinois was 74.39 years, which was 0.46 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.85 years. On average from 1970 to 1988, the life expectancy in Illinois was 0.56 years lower than U.S. national average. While Illinois experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.39% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988

Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988: Men vs Women

In Illinois, the life expectancy in 1970 for men was 66.35 years, which was 7.59 years lower than women’s average of 73.94 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy for men was 70.87 years, which was 6.92 years lower than women’s average of 77.79 years. On average from 1970 to 1988, the life expectancy for men was 69.06 years and women was 76.43 years. Illinois experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1970 to 1988 are Hawaii with 76.69 years, Nebraska with 74.96 years, Minnesota with 75.57 years, South Dakota with 74.45 years, New Hampshire with 74.35 years, while Illinois has an average lifespan of 72.75 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.04 years, which was 3.98 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.06 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.66 years, which was 4.27 years higher than Illinois's average of 74.39 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.51 years, which was 2.45 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.06 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.57 years, which was 2.18 years higher than Illinois's average of 74.39 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.03 years, which was 2.97 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.06 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 77.27 years, which was 2.88 years higher than Illinois's average of 74.39 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 72.33 years, which was 2.27 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.06 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 76.55 years, which was 2.16 years higher than Illinois's average of 74.39 years. In 1970, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 71.55 years, which was 1.49 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.06 years. While in 1988, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 76.06 years, which was 1.67 years higher than Illinois's average of 74.39 years.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Illinois from 1970 to 1988 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 Illinois lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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