In Illinois the lifespan was 73.26 years in 1980 and 78.97 years in 2018
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Lifespan in Illinois from 1980 to 2018
In 1980, the life expectancy in Illinois was 73.26 years, which was 0.45 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.71 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Illinois was 78.97 years, which was 0.18 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.79 years. On average from 1980 to 2018, the life expectancy in Illinois was 0.17 years lower than U.S. national average. While Illinois experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.90% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Illinois from 1980 to 2018: Men vs Women
In Illinois, the life expectancy in 1980 for men was 69.48 years, which was 7.51 years lower than women’s average of 76.99 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy for men was 76.39 years, which was 5.12 years lower than women’s average of 81.51 years. On average from 1980 to 2018, the life expectancy for men was 73.49 years and women was 79.40 years. Illinois experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Illinois from 1980 to 2018: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1980 to 2018 are Hawaii with 79.48 years, Minnesota with 78.92 years, Nebraska with 77.92 years, New Hampshire with 78.06 years, New Jersey with 77.27 years, while Illinois has an average lifespan of 76.51 years. In 1980, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.05 years, which was 3.79 years higher than Illinois's average of 73.26 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.6 years, which was 2.63 years higher than Illinois's average of 78.97 years. In 1980, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.08 years, which was 2.82 years higher than Illinois's average of 73.26 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.69 years, which was 1.72 years higher than Illinois's average of 78.97 years. In 1980, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.37 years, which was 2.11 years higher than Illinois's average of 73.26 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.27 years, which was 0.30 years higher than Illinois's average of 78.97 years. In 1980, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 75.09 years, which was 1.83 years higher than Illinois's average of 73.26 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.34 years, which was 0.37 years higher than Illinois's average of 78.97 years. In 1980, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 73.75 years, which was 0.49 years higher than Illinois's average of 73.26 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.11 years, which was 1.14 years higher than Illinois's average of 78.97 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Illinois from 1980 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 Illinois lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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