Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006

In Washington DC the lifespan was 66.82 years in 1973 and 73.92 years in 2006

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Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006

In 1973, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 66.82 years, which was 4.58 years lower than the U.S. national average of 71.4 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 73.92 years, which was 3.91 years lower than the U.S. national average of 77.83 years. On average from 1973 to 2006, the life expectancy in Washington DC was 5.66 years lower than U.S. national average. While Washington DC experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 1.62% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006: Men vs Women

In Washington DC, the life expectancy in 1973 for men was 62.38 years, which was 8.78 years lower than women’s average of 71.16 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy for men was 70.37 years, which was 6.88 years lower than women’s average of 77.25 years. On average from 1973 to 2006, the life expectancy for men was 64.76 years and women was 74.24 years. Washington DC experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1973 to 2006 are North Dakota with 77.16 years, South Dakota with 76.33 years, Nebraska with 76.68 years, New Hampshire with 76.57 years, Minnesota with 77.48 years, while Washington DC has an average lifespan of 69.51 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 73.23 years, which was 6.41 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.82 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy in North Dakota was 79.29 years, which was 5.37 years higher than Washington DC's average of 73.92 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 72.91 years, which was 6.09 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.82 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy in South Dakota was 78.65 years, which was 4.73 years higher than Washington DC's average of 73.92 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 73.39 years, which was 6.57 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.82 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 79.12 years, which was 5.20 years higher than Washington DC's average of 73.92 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 72.33 years, which was 5.51 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.82 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 79.52 years, which was 5.60 years higher than Washington DC's average of 73.92 years. In 1973, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 73.79 years, which was 6.97 years higher than Washington DC's average of 66.82 years. While in 2006, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 80.31 years, which was 6.39 years higher than Washington DC's average of 73.92 years.

Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Washington DC from 1973 to 2006 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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