Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002

In Washington the lifespan was 71.19 years in 1968 and 78.33 years in 2002

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Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002

In 1968, the life expectancy in Washington was 71.19 years, which was 0.97 years higher than the U.S. national average of 70.22 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Washington was 78.33 years, which was 1.31 years higher than the U.S. national average of 77.02 years. On average from 1968 to 2002, the life expectancy in Washington was 1.30 years higher than U.S. national average. While Washington experienced a positive life expectancy growth rate, this is a 0.35% faster growth when compared to the U.S. national growth rate.

Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002
Figure 1: Chart of Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002

Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002: Men vs Women

In Washington, the life expectancy in 1968 for men was 67.65 years, which was 7.53 years lower than women’s average of 75.18 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy for men was 75.97 years, which was 4.67 years lower than women’s average of 80.64 years. On average from 1968 to 2002, the life expectancy for men was 72.43 years and women was 78.79 years. Washington experienced a positive growth rate for men and a positive growth rate for women.

Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002: Men vs Women
Figure 2: Chart of Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002: Men vs Women

Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

The top 5 U.S. states in average lifespan from 1968 to 2002 are Nebraska with 75.85 years, Minnesota with 76.55 years, Hawaii with 77.39 years, Rhode Island with 75.38 years, New Hampshire with 75.53 years, while Washington has an average lifespan of 75.58 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 72.34 years, which was 1.15 years higher than Washington's average of 71.19 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Nebraska was 77.9 years, which was 0.43 years lower than Washington's average of 78.33 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 72.52 years, which was 1.33 years higher than Washington's average of 71.19 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Minnesota was 79.2 years, which was 0.87 years higher than Washington's average of 78.33 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 72.77 years, which was 1.58 years higher than Washington's average of 71.19 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Hawaii was 79.72 years, which was 1.39 years higher than Washington's average of 78.33 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 71.07 years, which was 0.12 years lower than Washington's average of 71.19 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in Rhode Island was 77.85 years, which was 0.48 years lower than Washington's average of 78.33 years. In 1968, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 70.97 years, which was 0.22 years lower than Washington's average of 71.19 years. While in 2002, the life expectancy in New Hampshire was 78.73 years, which was 0.40 years higher than Washington's average of 78.33 years.

Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States
Figure 3: Chart of Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002: In Comparison with Top 5 U.S. States

Data Source

The data used by Lifespan in Washington from 1968 to 2002 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 lifespan trends backed by authoritative research.

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