Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018

In Tennessee the lifespan was 69.28 years in 1963 and 75.74 years in 2018

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Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018

In 1963, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 69.28 years, which was 0.68 years lower than the U.S. national average of 69.96 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 75.74 years, which was 3.05 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.79 years. On average from 1963 to 2018, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 1.42 years lower than U.S. national average. While Tennessee experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 3.30% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018: Men vs Women

In Tennessee, the life expectancy in 1963 for men was 65.78 years, which was 7.24 years lower than women’s average of 73.02 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy for men was 73.14 years, which was 5.19 years lower than women’s average of 78.33 years. On average from 1963 to 2018, the life expectancy for men was 70.16 years and women was 77.15 years. Tennessee experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1963 to 2018 are Hawaii with 78.00 years, Nebraska with 76.49 years, Minnesota with 77.32 years, New Hampshire with 76.29 years, Massachusetts with 76.41 years, while Tennessee has an average lifespan of 73.66 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.3 years, which was 3.02 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.28 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.6 years, which was 5.86 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.74 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.09 years, which was 2.81 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.28 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.27 years, which was 3.53 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.74 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.18 years, which was 2.90 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.28 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.69 years, which was 4.95 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.74 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.45 years, which was 1.17 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.28 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.34 years, which was 3.60 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.74 years. In 1963, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 71.4 years, which was 2.12 years higher than Tennessee's average of 69.28 years. While in 2018, the life expectancy in Massachusetts was 80.35 years, which was 4.61 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.74 years.

Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 to 2018: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Tennessee from 1963 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 Tennessee lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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