Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009

In Pennsylvania the lifespan was 71.66 years in 1974 and 78.22 years in 2009

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Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009

In 1974, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 71.66 years, which was 0.31 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.97 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 78.22 years, which was 0.27 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.49 years. On average from 1974 to 2009, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 0.19 years lower than U.S. national average. While Pennsylvania experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.10% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009

Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009: Men vs Women

In Pennsylvania, the life expectancy in 1974 for men was 67.97 years, which was 7.41 years lower than women’s average of 75.38 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy for men was 75.61 years, which was 5.11 years lower than women’s average of 80.72 years. On average from 1974 to 2009, the life expectancy for men was 72.09 years and women was 78.46 years. Pennsylvania experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1974 to 2009 are Hawaii with 78.52 years, North Dakota with 77.47 years, Minnesota with 77.84 years, Nebraska with 76.98 years, New Hampshire with 76.96 years, while Pennsylvania has an average lifespan of 75.34 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 75.52 years, which was 3.86 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 71.66 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.57 years, which was 2.35 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.22 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 73.35 years, which was 1.69 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 71.66 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.36 years, which was 1.14 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.22 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 74.28 years, which was 2.62 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 71.66 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.79 years, which was 2.57 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.22 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 73.59 years, which was 1.93 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 71.66 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.58 years, which was 1.36 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.22 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 72.55 years, which was 0.89 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 71.66 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 80.19 years, which was 1.97 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.22 years.

Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1974 to 2009 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 Pennsylvania lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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