In Ohio the lifespan was 70.56 years in 1961 and 75.39 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Ohio from 1961 to 2020
In 1961, the life expectancy in Ohio was 70.56 years, which was 0.32 years higher than the U.S. national average of 70.24 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Ohio was 75.39 years, which was 1.66 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 1961 to 2020, the life expectancy in Ohio was 0.48 years lower than U.S. national average. While Ohio experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 2.85% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Ohio from 1961 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Ohio, the life expectancy in 1961 for men was 67.55 years, which was 6.23 years lower than women’s average of 73.78 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 72.72 years, which was 5.44 years lower than women’s average of 78.16 years. On average from 1961 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 71.47 years and women was 77.55 years. Ohio experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Ohio from 1961 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1961 to 2020 are Hawaii with 77.93 years, Nebraska with 76.42 years, Minnesota with 77.23 years, New Hampshire with 76.21 years, Massachusetts with 76.34 years, while Ohio has an average lifespan of 74.53 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.34 years, which was 1.78 years higher than Ohio's average of 70.56 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.56 years, which was 6.17 years higher than Ohio's average of 75.39 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.19 years, which was 1.63 years higher than Ohio's average of 70.56 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 2.51 years higher than Ohio's average of 75.39 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.24 years, which was 1.68 years higher than Ohio's average of 70.56 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.24 years, which was 3.85 years higher than Ohio's average of 75.39 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.81 years, which was 0.25 years higher than Ohio's average of 70.56 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.18 years, which was 3.79 years higher than Ohio's average of 75.39 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 70.77 years, which was 0.21 years higher than Ohio's average of 70.56 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 79.27 years, which was 3.88 years higher than Ohio's average of 75.39 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Ohio from 1961 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 Ohio lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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