Lifespan in Virginia from 1974 to 2009

In Virginia the lifespan was 71.42 years in 1974 and 78.73 years in 2009

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Lifespan in Virginia from 1974 to 2009

In 1974, the life expectancy in Virginia was 71.42 years, which was 0.55 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.97 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Virginia was 78.73 years, which was 0.24 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.49 years. On average from 1974 to 2009, the life expectancy in Virginia was 0.10 years lower than U.S. national average. While Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.18% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

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

Lifespan in Virginia from 1974 to 2009: Men vs Women

In Virginia, the life expectancy in 1974 for men was 67.33 years, which was 8.39 years lower than women’s average of 75.72 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy for men was 76.34 years, which was 4.63 years lower than women’s average of 80.97 years. On average from 1974 to 2009, the life expectancy for men was 72.18 years and women was 78.60 years. Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

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

Lifespan in Virginia 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 North Dakota with 77.47 years, Minnesota with 77.84 years, Hawaii with 78.52 years, Rhode Island with 76.64 years, Nebraska with 76.98 years, while Virginia has an average lifespan of 75.44 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 73.35 years, which was 1.93 years higher than Virginia's average of 71.42 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.36 years, which was 0.63 years higher than Virginia's average of 78.73 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 74.28 years, which was 2.86 years higher than Virginia's average of 71.42 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.79 years, which was 2.06 years higher than Virginia's average of 78.73 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 75.52 years, which was 4.10 years higher than Virginia's average of 71.42 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 80.57 years, which was 1.84 years higher than Virginia's average of 78.73 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 73.2 years, which was 1.78 years higher than Virginia's average of 71.42 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 79.57 years, which was 0.84 years higher than Virginia's average of 78.73 years. In 1974, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 73.59 years, which was 2.17 years higher than Virginia's average of 71.42 years. While in 2009, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.58 years, which was 0.85 years higher than Virginia's average of 78.73 years.

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

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Virginia 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 Virginia lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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