In New Jersey the lifespan was 79.41 years in 2008 and 80.15 years in 2012
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Lifespan in New Jersey from 2008 to 2012
In 2008, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 79.41 years, which was 1.25 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.15 years, which was 1.31 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.84 years. On average from 2008 to 2012, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 1.27 years higher than U.S. national average. While New Jersey experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.06% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in New Jersey from 2008 to 2012: Men vs Women
In New Jersey, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 77.02 years, which was 4.57 years lower than women’s average of 81.59 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy for men was 77.74 years, which was 4.65 years lower than women’s average of 82.39 years. On average from 2008 to 2012, the life expectancy for men was 77.44 years and women was 82.05 years. New Jersey experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in New Jersey from 2008 to 2012: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2012 are Hawaii with 81.05 years, Nebraska with 79.45 years, New Hampshire with 80.14 years, Minnesota with 80.72 years, New York with 80.05 years, while New Jersey has an average lifespan of 79.84 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.9 years, which was 1.49 years higher than New Jersey's average of 79.41 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.33 years, which was 1.18 years higher than New Jersey's average of 80.15 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 0.37 years lower than New Jersey's average of 79.41 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.52 years, which was 0.63 years lower than New Jersey's average of 80.15 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 0.50 years higher than New Jersey's average of 79.41 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 80.32 years, which was 0.17 years higher than New Jersey's average of 80.15 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 0.97 years higher than New Jersey's average of 79.41 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.9 years, which was 0.75 years higher than New Jersey's average of 80.15 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New York was 79.59 years, which was 0.18 years higher than New Jersey's average of 79.41 years. While in 2012, the life expectancy in New York was 80.42 years, which was 0.27 years higher than New Jersey's average of 80.15 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in New Jersey from 2008 to 2012 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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