The Life expectancy at birth in United States of America attained a value of 79.90 years in 2024
The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 0.22% between 2021 to 2024, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the figure to grow at a CAGR of ...
The total life expectancy at birth in the United States of America was 80.5 years in 2021. The total life expectancy at birth remained the same between 2018-2021 at 80 years.
Population Growth Analysis
The American population enjoys a high standard of living. The United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Index (2020), which ranks countries on parameters such as life expectancy, access to education, and income levels, placed the US 17th out of 189 countries. The country also performed well in the Better Life Index (BLI) 2017 in housing, income, jobs, and health compared to nations such as Germany and the UK.
Population Age-Split
The majority of the US population is between the age of 15 and 64. In 2021, 18.4% of the population was below 15 years of age, 64.4% was in the working-age bracket (15–64), and 17.3% aged above 65 years. The share of the old-age population is expected to increase from 12.4% in 2005 to 18.9% in 2025, and the working-age population is expected to decrease from 66.1% in 2015 to 63% in 2025.
Life expectancy at Birth Segmentation: Gender
Life expectancy at birth for both male and female populations in the US has grown continuously since 1990. While the growth rate of Life expectancy at birth for the male population has remained the same in 2019 when compared to 2018, it is still on the positive curve.
COVID-19 will Decrease the Average Life Expectancy Rate
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the healthcare industry across the world. A higher incidence of critical illnesses will be coupled with a decrease in life expectancy due to lower levels of exercise. For those suffering from poor health, the fall in life expectancy is set to be more pronounced, closer to five months. The lockdown has caused people to cut down on jogging and cardio sessions, resulting in individuals taking fewer daily steps and leading to poorer health outcomes as well as lower life expectancy.
Don’t wait - discover a universe of connected data & insights with your next search. Browse over 28M data points across 22 industries.
Access more premium companies when you subscribe to Explorer