Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977

In Mississippi the lifespan was 67.83 years in 1959 and 71.23 years in 1977

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Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977

In 1959, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 67.83 years, which was 2.11 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.94 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 71.23 years, which was 1.98 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.21 years. On average from 1959 to 1977, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 2.33 years lower than U.S. national average. While Mississippi experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.34% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women

In Mississippi, the life expectancy in 1959 for men was 64.76 years, which was 6.34 years lower than women’s average of 71.1 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy for men was 67.05 years, which was 8.49 years lower than women’s average of 75.54 years. On average from 1959 to 1977, the life expectancy for men was 64.76 years and women was 72.63 years. Mississippi experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1959 to 1977 are Nebraska with 72.76 years, Oregon with 72.16 years, Massachusetts with 71.95 years, South Dakota with 72.09 years, Kansas with 72.68 years, while Mississippi has an average lifespan of 68.57 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.9 years, which was 4.07 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 74.83 years, which was 3.60 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Oregon was 70.67 years, which was 2.84 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Oregon was 74.29 years, which was 3.06 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.79 years, which was 2.96 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 74.63 years, which was 3.40 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 70.99 years, which was 3.16 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.31 years, which was 3.08 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.23 years. In 1959, the life expectancy in Kansas was 71.93 years, which was 4.10 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.83 years. While in 1977, the life expectancy in Kansas was 74.52 years, which was 3.29 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.23 years.

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Mississippi from 1959 to 1977 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 Mississippi lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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