In New Jersey the lifespan was 74.49 years in 1983 and 80.06 years in 2017
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Lifespan in New Jersey from 1983 to 2017
In 1983, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 74.49 years, which was 0.07 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.56 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.06 years, which was 1.42 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 1983 to 2017, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 0.62 years higher than U.S. national average. While New Jersey experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.01% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in New Jersey from 1983 to 2017: Men vs Women
In New Jersey, the life expectancy in 1983 for men was 71.19 years, which was 6.42 years lower than women’s average of 77.61 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 77.52 years, which was 4.98 years lower than women’s average of 82.5 years. On average from 1983 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 74.63 years and women was 80.09 years. New Jersey experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in New Jersey from 1983 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1983 to 2017 are Minnesota with 79.08 years, Hawaii with 79.60 years, North Dakota with 78.54 years, Nebraska with 78.07 years, New Hampshire with 78.26 years, while New Jersey has an average lifespan of 77.46 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.78 years, which was 2.29 years higher than New Jersey's average of 74.49 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 0.56 years higher than New Jersey's average of 80.06 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.49 years, which was 3.00 years higher than New Jersey's average of 74.49 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 1.28 years higher than New Jersey's average of 80.06 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 76.8 years, which was 2.31 years higher than New Jersey's average of 74.49 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.64 years, which was 0.42 years lower than New Jersey's average of 80.06 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 76.16 years, which was 1.67 years higher than New Jersey's average of 74.49 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.23 years, which was 0.83 years lower than New Jersey's average of 80.06 years. In 1983, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 75.62 years, which was 1.13 years higher than New Jersey's average of 74.49 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.35 years, which was 0.71 years lower than New Jersey's average of 80.06 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in New Jersey from 1983 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 New Jersey lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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