Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001

In Illinois the lifespan was 70.44 years in 1971 and 76.8 years in 2001

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Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001

In 1971, the life expectancy in Illinois was 70.44 years, which was 0.66 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.1 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Illinois was 76.8 years, which was 0.13 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.93 years. On average from 1971 to 2001, the life expectancy in Illinois was 0.49 years lower than U.S. national average. While Illinois experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.83% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001

Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001: Men vs Women

In Illinois, the life expectancy in 1971 for men was 66.79 years, which was 7.44 years lower than women’s average of 74.23 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy for men was 74.04 years, which was 5.36 years lower than women’s average of 79.4 years. On average from 1971 to 2001, the life expectancy for men was 70.56 years and women was 77.49 years. Illinois experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1971 to 2001 are Minnesota with 76.83 years, Hawaii with 77.70 years, Wisconsin with 76.04 years, Rhode Island with 75.68 years, Nebraska with 76.11 years, while Illinois has an average lifespan of 74.06 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.28 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.44 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.23 years, which was 2.43 years higher than Illinois's average of 76.8 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.31 years, which was 3.87 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.44 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.79 years, which was 2.99 years higher than Illinois's average of 76.8 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 72.93 years, which was 2.49 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.44 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 78.07 years, which was 1.27 years higher than Illinois's average of 76.8 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 72.31 years, which was 1.87 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.44 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 77.94 years, which was 1.14 years higher than Illinois's average of 76.8 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.74 years, which was 2.30 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.44 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.3 years, which was 1.50 years higher than Illinois's average of 76.8 years.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2001 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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