In Maine the lifespan was 75.59 years in 1988 and 78.3 years in 2017
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Lifespan in Maine from 1988 to 2017
In 1988, the life expectancy in Maine was 75.59 years, which was 0.74 years higher than the U.S. national average of 74.85 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Maine was 78.3 years, which was 0.34 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 1988 to 2017, the life expectancy in Maine was 0.63 years higher than U.S. national average. While Maine experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.48% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Maine from 1988 to 2017: Men vs Women
In Maine, the life expectancy in 1988 for men was 72.34 years, which was 6.38 years lower than women’s average of 78.72 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 75.73 years, which was 5.17 years lower than women’s average of 80.9 years. On average from 1988 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 75.08 years and women was 80.45 years. Maine experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Maine from 1988 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1988 to 2017 are Minnesota with 79.44 years, Connecticut with 78.92 years, Hawaii with 79.90 years, Washington with 78.55 years, Vermont with 78.57 years, while Maine has an average lifespan of 77.81 years. In 1988, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 77.27 years, which was 1.68 years higher than Maine's average of 75.59 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 2.32 years higher than Maine's average of 78.3 years. In 1988, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 76.28 years, which was 0.69 years higher than Maine's average of 75.59 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.53 years, which was 2.23 years higher than Maine's average of 78.3 years. In 1988, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 78.66 years, which was 3.07 years higher than Maine's average of 75.59 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 3.04 years higher than Maine's average of 78.3 years. In 1988, the life expectancy in Washington was 76.27 years, which was 0.68 years higher than Maine's average of 75.59 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Washington was 79.96 years, which was 1.66 years higher than Maine's average of 78.3 years. In 1988, the life expectancy in Vermont was 76.37 years, which was 0.78 years higher than Maine's average of 75.59 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Vermont was 79.46 years, which was 1.16 years higher than Maine's average of 78.3 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Maine from 1988 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 Maine lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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