In Virginia the lifespan was 79.24 years in 2013 and 79.14 years in 2016
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Lifespan in Virginia from 2013 to 2016
In 2013, the life expectancy in Virginia was 79.24 years, which was 0.41 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.83 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Virginia was 79.14 years, which was 0.46 years higher than the U.S. national average of 78.68 years. On average from 2013 to 2016, the life expectancy in Virginia was 0.43 years higher than U.S. national average. While Virginia experienced a negative life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.06% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.
Lifespan in Virginia from 2013 to 2016: Men vs Women
In Virginia, the life expectancy in 2013 for men was 77.04 years, which was 4.28 years lower than women’s average of 81.32 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy for men was 76.79 years, which was 4.63 years lower than women’s average of 81.42 years. On average from 2013 to 2016, the life expectancy for men was 76.96 years and women was 81.36 years. Virginia experienced a negative growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.
Lifespan in Virginia from 2013 to 2016: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 2013 to 2016 are Minnesota with 80.78 years, California with 80.82 years, Connecticut with 80.81 years, North Dakota with 79.51 years, Rhode Island with 79.76 years, while Virginia has an average lifespan of 79.21 years. In 2013, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.8 years, which was 1.56 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.24 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.73 years, which was 1.59 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.14 years. In 2013, the life expectancy in California was 80.69 years, which was 1.45 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.24 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in California was 80.82 years, which was 1.68 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.14 years. In 2013, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.86 years, which was 1.62 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.24 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Connecticut was 80.71 years, which was 1.57 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.14 years. In 2013, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.32 years, which was 0.08 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.24 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.59 years, which was 0.45 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.14 years. In 2013, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 79.68 years, which was 0.44 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.24 years. While in 2016, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 79.89 years, which was 0.75 years higher than Virginia's average of 79.14 years.
Data Source
The data used by Lifespan in Virginia from 2013 to 2016 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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