In Pennsylvania the lifespan was 73.84 years in 1981 and 78.28 years in 2018
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Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2018
In 1981, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 73.84 years, which was 0.26 years lower than the U.S. national average of 74.1 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 78.28 years, which was 0.51 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.79 years. On average from 1981 to 2018, the life expectancy in Pennsylvania was 0.22 years lower than U.S. national average. While Pennsylvania experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.32% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2018: Men vs Women
In Pennsylvania, the life expectancy in 1981 for men was 70.25 years, which was 7.05 years lower than women’s average of 77.3 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy for men was 75.58 years, which was 5.39 years lower than women’s average of 80.97 years. On average from 1981 to 2018, the life expectancy for men was 73.51 years and women was 79.41 years. Pennsylvania experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2018: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1981 to 2018 are Minnesota with 79.00 years, Hawaii with 79.55 years, North Dakota with 78.45 years, Nebraska with 77.98 years, New Hampshire with 78.14 years, while Pennsylvania has an average lifespan of 76.53 years. In 1981, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 76.48 years, which was 2.64 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 73.84 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.69 years, which was 2.41 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.28 years. In 1981, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 77.6 years, which was 3.76 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 73.84 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.6 years, which was 3.32 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.28 years. In 1981, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 76 years, which was 2.16 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 73.84 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.62 years, which was 1.34 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.28 years. In 1981, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 75.65 years, which was 1.81 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 73.84 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.27 years, which was 0.99 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.28 years. In 1981, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 75.23 years, which was 1.39 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 73.84 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.34 years, which was 1.06 years higher than Pennsylvania's average of 78.28 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Pennsylvania from 1981 to 2018 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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