In Tennessee the lifespan was 75.87 years in 2008 and 73.95 years in 2020
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Lifespan in Tennessee from 2008 to 2020
In 2008, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 75.87 years, which was 2.29 years lower than the U.S. national average of 78.16 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 73.95 years, which was 3.10 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.05 years. On average from 2008 to 2020, the life expectancy in Tennessee was 2.72 years lower than U.S. national average. While Tennessee experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.11% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Tennessee from 2008 to 2020: Men vs Women
In Tennessee, the life expectancy in 2008 for men was 73.18 years, which was 5.30 years lower than women’s average of 78.48 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy for men was 70.92 years, which was 6.20 years lower than women’s average of 77.12 years. On average from 2008 to 2020, the life expectancy for men was 73.15 years and women was 78.53 years. Tennessee experienced a negative growth rate for men and a negative growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Tennessee from 2008 to 2020: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2008 to 2020 are Nebraska with 79.28 years, South Dakota with 78.83 years, New Hampshire with 79.77 years, Minnesota with 80.61 years, California with 80.56 years, while Tennessee has an average lifespan of 75.85 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.04 years, which was 3.17 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.87 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 3.95 years higher than Tennessee's average of 73.95 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.97 years, which was 3.10 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.87 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 76.73 years, which was 2.78 years higher than Tennessee's average of 73.95 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.91 years, which was 4.04 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.87 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.18 years, which was 5.23 years higher than Tennessee's average of 73.95 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.38 years, which was 4.51 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.87 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.24 years, which was 5.29 years higher than Tennessee's average of 73.95 years. In 2008, the life expectancy in California was 79.82 years, which was 3.95 years higher than Tennessee's average of 75.87 years. While in 2020, the life expectancy in California was 79.24 years, which was 5.29 years higher than Tennessee's average of 73.95 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Tennessee from 2008 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 Tennessee lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.
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