Life expectancy measures the average number of years from birth a person can expect to live, and is calculated based on the number of deaths in a given time period and the average number of people at ...

The average life expectancy in the U.S. increased by almost a year in 2023, according to figures released by the Centers for Disease Control Thursday, Dec. 19. U.S. average life expectancy was 78.4 ...

From the Maldives to Malawi, discover the nations where life expectancy has jumped upwards thanks to medical advancements and more Back in 1965, the average life expectancy globally was 54. As of 2025 ...

For most of human history, life unfolded quickly and ended abruptly. In the early 19th century, global life expectancy ...