Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005

In Louisiana the lifespan was 68 years in 1966 and 73.67 years in 2005

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Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005

In 1966, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 68 years, which was 2.20 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.2 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 73.67 years, which was 3.89 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.56 years. On average from 1966 to 2005, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 2.32 years lower than U.S. national average. While Louisiana experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.15% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005: Men vs Women

In Louisiana, the life expectancy in 1966 for men was 64.17 years, which was 7.92 years lower than women’s average of 72.09 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy for men was 70.67 years, which was 5.96 years lower than women’s average of 76.63 years. On average from 1966 to 2005, the life expectancy for men was 68.25 years and women was 75.76 years. Louisiana experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1966 to 2005 are Hawaii with 77.38 years, Nebraska with 75.90 years, Minnesota with 76.60 years, South Dakota with 75.51 years, New Hampshire with 75.58 years, while Louisiana has an average lifespan of 71.99 years. In 1966, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 73.27 years, which was 5.27 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.25 years, which was 6.58 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.67 years. In 1966, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.21 years, which was 4.21 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.93 years, which was 5.26 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.67 years. In 1966, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.36 years, which was 4.36 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.09 years, which was 6.42 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.67 years. In 1966, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 71.63 years, which was 3.63 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.3 years, which was 4.63 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.67 years. In 1966, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.97 years, which was 2.97 years higher than Louisiana's average of 68 years. While in 2005, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.12 years, which was 5.45 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.67 years.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Louisiana from 1966 to 2005 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 Louisiana lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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