In Illinois the lifespan was 70.44 years in 1971 and 79.04 years in 2012
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Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2012
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 2012, the life expectancy in Illinois was 79.04 years, which was 0.20 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 1971 to 2012, the life expectancy in Illinois was 0.34 years lower than U.S. national average. While Illinois experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.32% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2012: 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 2012, the life expectancy for men was 76.54 years, which was 4.88 years lower than women’s average of 81.42 years. On average from 1971 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 71.86 years and women was 78.28 years. Illinois experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1971 to 2012 are Minnesota with 77.74 years, Hawaii with 78.44 years, Wisconsin with 76.84 years, North Dakota with 77.32 years, Nebraska with 76.88 years, while Illinois has an average lifespan of 75.11 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 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 1.86 years higher than Illinois's average of 79.04 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 2012, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.33 years, which was 2.29 years higher than Illinois's average of 79.04 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 2012, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 79.66 years, which was 0.62 years higher than Illinois's average of 79.04 years. In 1971, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 73.07 years, which was 2.63 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.44 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.54 years, which was 0.50 years higher than Illinois's average of 79.04 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 2012, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.52 years, which was 0.48 years higher than Illinois's average of 79.04 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Illinois from 1971 to 2012 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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