Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996

In Illinois the lifespan was 70.62 years in 1972 and 75.81 years in 1996

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Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996

In 1972, the life expectancy in Illinois was 70.62 years, which was 0.57 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.19 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy in Illinois was 75.81 years, which was 0.39 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.2 years. On average from 1972 to 1996, the life expectancy in Illinois was 0.53 years lower than U.S. national average. While Illinois experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.31% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996

Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996: Men vs Women

In Illinois, the life expectancy in 1972 for men was 67.08 years, which was 7.19 years lower than women’s average of 74.27 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy for men was 72.67 years, which was 6.13 years lower than women’s average of 78.8 years. On average from 1972 to 1996, the life expectancy for men was 70.11 years and women was 77.27 years. Illinois experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1972 to 1996 are Minnesota with 76.55 years, Hawaii with 77.50 years, Wisconsin with 75.79 years, Rhode Island with 75.37 years, Nebraska with 75.88 years, while Illinois has an average lifespan of 73.72 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.22 years, which was 2.60 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.62 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 78.38 years, which was 2.57 years higher than Illinois's average of 75.81 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 74.58 years, which was 3.96 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.62 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.77 years, which was 2.96 years higher than Illinois's average of 75.81 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 72.81 years, which was 2.19 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.62 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 77.53 years, which was 1.72 years higher than Illinois's average of 75.81 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 72.16 years, which was 1.54 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.62 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 77.96 years, which was 2.15 years higher than Illinois's average of 75.81 years. In 1972, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.92 years, which was 2.30 years higher than Illinois's average of 70.62 years. While in 1996, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.4 years, which was 1.59 years higher than Illinois's average of 75.81 years.

Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Illinois from 1972 to 1996 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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