Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997

In Louisiana the lifespan was 71.53 years in 1979 and 73.88 years in 1997

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Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997

In 1979, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 71.53 years, which was 2.28 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.81 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 73.88 years, which was 2.65 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.53 years. On average from 1979 to 1997, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 2.17 years lower than U.S. national average. While Louisiana experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.40% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997: Men vs Women

In Louisiana, the life expectancy in 1979 for men was 67.36 years, which was 8.43 years lower than women’s average of 75.79 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy for men was 70.5 years, which was 6.66 years lower than women’s average of 77.16 years. On average from 1979 to 1997, the life expectancy for men was 69.05 years and women was 76.69 years. Louisiana experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1979 to 1997 are Wyoming with 75.77 years, Wisconsin with 76.61 years, Washington with 76.48 years, North Dakota with 77.29 years, Utah with 77.22 years, while Louisiana has an average lifespan of 72.90 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 73.67 years, which was 2.14 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 76.97 years, which was 3.09 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.88 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 75.37 years, which was 3.84 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Wisconsin was 77.89 years, which was 4.01 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.88 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Washington was 75.18 years, which was 3.65 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Washington was 77.93 years, which was 4.05 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.88 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 75.79 years, which was 4.26 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 78.44 years, which was 4.56 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.88 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Utah was 75.75 years, which was 4.22 years higher than Louisiana's average of 71.53 years. While in 1997, the life expectancy in Utah was 78.4 years, which was 4.52 years higher than Louisiana's average of 73.88 years.

Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Louisiana from 1979 to 1997 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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