Life Expectancy from Colonial Times to Present

By mnoda21
  • Life Expectancy in 1900

    The average life expectancy was around 47 years in the U.S. which was due to lack of modern medicine.
  • Life Expectancy in 2002

    The average life expectancy was 77 years due to advances in healthcare, sanitation and nutrition.
  • Life Expectancy in 2024

    The average life expectancy in 2024 is around 76-79 years.