In New Mexico the lifespan was 69.29 years in 1960 and 77.52 years in 2017
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Lifespan in New Mexico from 1960 to 2017
In 1960, the life expectancy in New Mexico was 69.29 years, which was 0.55 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.84 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Mexico was 77.52 years, which was 1.12 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.64 years. On average from 1960 to 2017, the life expectancy in New Mexico was 0.08 years lower than U.S. national average. While New Mexico experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.72% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in New Mexico from 1960 to 2017: Men vs Women
In New Mexico, the life expectancy in 1960 for men was 66.15 years, which was 6.78 years lower than women’s average of 72.93 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy for men was 74.68 years, which was 5.78 years lower than women’s average of 80.46 years. On average from 1960 to 2017, the life expectancy for men was 71.27 years and women was 78.28 years. New Mexico experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in New Mexico from 1960 to 2017: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1960 to 2017 are Hawaii with 77.63 years, Nebraska with 76.22 years, Minnesota with 76.99 years, New Hampshire with 75.95 years, Massachusetts with 76.05 years, while New Mexico has an average lifespan of 74.68 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 71.34 years, which was 2.05 years higher than New Mexico's average of 69.29 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.34 years, which was 3.82 years higher than New Mexico's average of 77.52 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 71.97 years, which was 2.68 years higher than New Mexico's average of 69.29 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.23 years, which was 1.71 years higher than New Mexico's average of 77.52 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 71.82 years, which was 2.53 years higher than New Mexico's average of 69.29 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.62 years, which was 3.10 years higher than New Mexico's average of 77.52 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.72 years, which was 1.43 years higher than New Mexico's average of 69.29 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.35 years, which was 1.83 years higher than New Mexico's average of 77.52 years. In 1960, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.53 years, which was 1.24 years higher than New Mexico's average of 69.29 years. While in 2017, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 80.23 years, which was 2.71 years higher than New Mexico's average of 77.52 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in New Mexico from 1960 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 Mexico lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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