In Louisiana the lifespan was 74.96 years in 2008 and 75.63 years in 2017
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Lifespan in Louisiana from 2008 to 2017
In 2008, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 74.96 years, which was 3.20 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 75.63 years, which was 3.01 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 2008 to 2017, the life expectancy in Louisiana was 3.05 years lower than U.S. national average. While Louisiana experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.28% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Louisiana from 2008 to 2017: Men vs Women
In Louisiana, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 72.1 years, which was 5.67 years lower than women’s average of 77.77 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 72.74 years, which was 5.80 years lower than women’s average of 78.54 years. On average from 2008 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 72.78 years and women was 78.44 years. Louisiana experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Louisiana from 2008 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2017 are Nebraska with 79.41 years, South Dakota with 79.05 years, New Hampshire with 79.89 years, Minnesota with 80.73 years, California with 80.58 years, while Louisiana has an average lifespan of 75.61 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 4.08 years higher than Louisiana's average of 74.96 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.23 years, which was 3.60 years higher than Louisiana's average of 75.63 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.97 years, which was 4.01 years higher than Louisiana's average of 74.96 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.58 years, which was 2.95 years higher than Louisiana's average of 75.63 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 4.95 years higher than Louisiana's average of 74.96 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.35 years, which was 3.72 years higher than Louisiana's average of 75.63 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 5.42 years higher than Louisiana's average of 74.96 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 4.99 years higher than Louisiana's average of 75.63 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in California was 79.82 years, which was 4.86 years higher than Louisiana's average of 74.96 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in California was 80.87 years, which was 5.24 years higher than Louisiana's average of 75.63 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Louisiana from 2008 to 2017 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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