Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987

In Mississippi the lifespan was 67.66 years in 1968 and 72.87 years in 1987

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Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987

In 1968, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 67.66 years, which was 2.56 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.22 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 72.87 years, which was 2.01 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.88 years. On average from 1968 to 1987, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 2.09 years lower than U.S. national average. While Mississippi experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.06% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987: Men vs Women

In Mississippi, the life expectancy in 1968 for men was 63.76 years, which was 8.13 years lower than women’s average of 71.89 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy for men was 68.83 years, which was 8.05 years lower than women’s average of 76.88 years. On average from 1968 to 1987, the life expectancy for men was 66.65 years and women was 75.19 years. Mississippi experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1968 to 1987 are Hawaii with 76.22 years, Nebraska with 74.64 years, Minnesota with 75.20 years, New Hampshire with 73.93 years, Oregon with 74.15 years, while Mississippi has an average lifespan of 70.84 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.77 years, which was 5.11 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.66 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.83 years, which was 4.96 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.87 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.34 years, which was 4.68 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.66 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.5 years, which was 3.63 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.87 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.52 years, which was 4.86 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.66 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 77.33 years, which was 4.46 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.87 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.97 years, which was 3.31 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.66 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 76.19 years, which was 3.32 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.87 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.87 years, which was 4.21 years higher than Mississippi's average of 67.66 years. While in 1987, the life expectancy in Oregon was 75.78 years, which was 2.91 years higher than Mississippi's average of 72.87 years.

Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Mississippi from 1968 to 1987 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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