In Missouri the lifespan was 73.72 years in 1979 and 75.26 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Missouri from 1979 to 2020
In 1979, the life expectancy in Missouri was 73.72 years, which was 0.09 years lower than the U.S. national average of 73.81 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Missouri was 75.26 years, which was 1.79 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 1979 to 2020, the life expectancy in Missouri was 0.76 years lower than U.S. national average. While Missouri experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.30% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Missouri from 1979 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Missouri, the life expectancy in 1979 for men was 69.77 years, which was 7.89 years lower than women’s average of 77.66 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 72.37 years, which was 5.93 years lower than women’s average of 78.3 years. On average from 1979 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 72.78 years and women was 78.96 years. Missouri experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Missouri from 1979 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1979 to 2020 are Hawaii with 79.52 years, South Dakota with 77.56 years, Nebraska with 77.89 years, New Hampshire with 78.05 years, Massachusetts with 78.10 years, while Missouri has an average lifespan of 75.90 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 76.9 years, which was 3.18 years higher than Missouri's average of 73.72 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.56 years, which was 6.30 years higher than Missouri's average of 75.26 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 74.99 years, which was 1.27 years higher than Missouri's average of 73.72 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 76.73 years, which was 1.47 years higher than Missouri's average of 75.26 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.53 years, which was 1.81 years higher than Missouri's average of 73.72 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 2.64 years higher than Missouri's average of 75.26 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 74.87 years, which was 1.15 years higher than Missouri's average of 73.72 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.18 years, which was 3.92 years higher than Missouri's average of 75.26 years. In 1979, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 75.05 years, which was 1.33 years higher than Missouri's average of 73.72 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 79.27 years, which was 4.01 years higher than Missouri's average of 75.26 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Missouri from 1979 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 Missouri lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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