In Virginia the lifespan was 76.77 years in 2000 and 79.3 years in 2019
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Lifespan in Virginia from 2000 to 2019
In 2000, the life expectancy in Virginia was 76.77 years, which was 0.03 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.8 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in Virginia was 79.3 years, which was 0.38 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.92 years. On average from 2000 to 2019, the life expectancy in Virginia was 0.26 years higher than U.S. national average. While Virginia experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.54% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Virginia from 2000 to 2019: Men vs Women
In Virginia, the life expectancy in 2000 for men was 74.16 years, which was 5.06 years lower than women’s average of 79.22 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy for men was 77.01 years, which was 4.54 years lower than women’s average of 81.55 years. On average from 2000 to 2019, the life expectancy for men was 76.04 years and women was 80.70 years. Virginia experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Virginia from 2000 to 2019: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2000 to 2019 are Hawaii with 80.76 years, Nebraska with 79.09 years, New Hampshire with 79.50 years, Minnesota with 80.34 years, New Jersey with 79.32 years, while Virginia has an average lifespan of 78.43 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.51 years, which was 2.74 years higher than Virginia's average of 76.77 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 81.57 years, which was 2.27 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.3 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 78.28 years, which was 1.51 years higher than Virginia's average of 76.77 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.4 years, which was 0.10 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.3 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 78.51 years, which was 1.74 years higher than Virginia's average of 76.77 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.6 years, which was 0.30 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.3 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.02 years, which was 2.25 years higher than Virginia's average of 76.77 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.63 years, which was 1.33 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.3 years. In 2000, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 77.32 years, which was 0.55 years higher than Virginia's average of 76.77 years. While in 2019, the life expectancy in New Jersey was 80.47 years, which was 1.17 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.3 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Virginia from 2000 to 2019 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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