Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001

In Washington DC the lifespan was 66.54 years in 1961 and 72.3 years in 2001

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Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001

In 1961, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 66.54 years, which was 3.70 years lower than the U.S. national average of 70.24 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 72.3 years, which was 4.63 years lower than the U.S. national average of 76.93 years. On average from 1961 to 2001, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 5.53 years lower than U.S. national average. While Washington DC experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.87% slower growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001: Men vs Women

In Washington DC, the life expectancy in 1961 for men was 62.89 years, which was 7.20 years lower than women’s average of 70.09 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy for men was 67.96 years, which was 8.52 years lower than women’s average of 76.48 years. On average from 1961 to 2001, the life expectancy for men was 63.27 years and women was 72.70 years. Washington DC experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1961 to 2001 are Hawaii with 76.54 years, Minnesota with 75.76 years, Wyoming with 73.80 years, New Hampshire with 74.65 years, Oregon with 74.65 years, while Washington DC has an average lifespan of 67.99 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.34 years, which was 5.80 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.54 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.79 years, which was 7.49 years higher than Washington DC's average of 72.3 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.24 years, which was 5.70 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.54 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.23 years, which was 6.93 years higher than Washington DC's average of 72.3 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 70.58 years, which was 4.04 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.54 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Wyoming was 76.91 years, which was 4.61 years higher than Washington DC's average of 72.3 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.81 years, which was 4.27 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.54 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 78.56 years, which was 6.26 years higher than Washington DC's average of 72.3 years. In 1961, the life expectancy in Oregon was 71.42 years, which was 4.88 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.54 years. While in 2001, the life expectancy in Oregon was 77.85 years, which was 5.55 years higher than Washington DC's average of 72.3 years.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Washington DC from 1961 to 2001 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 Washington DC lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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