In Mississippi the lifespan was 74.37 years in 2008 and 71.91 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Mississippi from 2008 to 2020
In 2008, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 74.37 years, which was 3.79 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 71.91 years, which was 5.14 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 2008 to 2020, the life expectancy in Mississippi was 4.11 years lower than U.S. national average. While Mississippi experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.89% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Mississippi from 2008 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Mississippi, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 71.36 years, which was 5.98 years lower than women’s average of 77.34 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 68.7 years, which was 6.57 years lower than women’s average of 75.27 years. On average from 2008 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 71.50 years and women was 77.42 years. Mississippi experienced a negative growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Mississippi from 2008 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2020 are Minnesota with 80.61 years, Hawaii with 81.30 years, Oregon with 79.35 years, Washington with 79.92 years, California with 80.56 years, while Mississippi has an average lifespan of 74.46 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 6.01 years higher than Mississippi's average of 74.37 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.24 years, which was 7.33 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.91 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.9 years, which was 6.53 years higher than Mississippi's average of 74.37 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.56 years, which was 9.65 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.91 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.9 years, which was 4.53 years higher than Mississippi's average of 74.37 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Oregon was 78.79 years, which was 6.88 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.91 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Washington was 79.31 years, which was 4.94 years higher than Mississippi's average of 74.37 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Washington was 79.31 years, which was 7.40 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.91 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in California was 79.82 years, which was 5.45 years higher than Mississippi's average of 74.37 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in California was 79.24 years, which was 7.33 years higher than Mississippi's average of 71.91 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Mississippi from 2008 to 2020 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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