In 2018, the average life expectancy for those born in more developed countries was 76 years for males and 82 years for females. Globally, the life expectancy for males was 70 years, and 74 years for females.
Life expectancy
Life expectancy is the measure of how long a person is expected to live. Life expectancy varies worldwide and involves many factors such as diet, gender, and environment. As medical care has improved over the years, life expectancy has increased worldwide. Introduction to medical care such as vaccines has significantly improved the lives of millions of people worldwide. The average worldwide life expectancy at birth has steadily increased since 2007.
*Average life expectancy of a newborn according to the current mortality rate.
**According to the United Nations, the industrial countries include Europe, North America, Australia, japan and New Zealand. All other countries and regions are defined as developing countries.
According to the source the data from the above statistic originates from official statistical yearbooks and bulletins of the particular country. Moreover, publications of the United Nations, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Population Division) of the UN and the U.S. Census Bureau serve as data sources. Further sources are recent demographic studies, special studies and direct interviews with demographers and inquiries at statistical offices of the U.S. and other countries.
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Population Reference Bureau. (August 24, 2018). Average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries for those born in 2018, by gender (in years) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 26, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/274507/life-expectancy-in-industrial-and-developing-countries/
Population Reference Bureau. "Average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries for those born in 2018, by gender (in years)." Chart. August 24, 2018. Statista. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/274507/life-expectancy-in-industrial-and-developing-countries/
Population Reference Bureau. (2018). Average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries for those born in 2018, by gender (in years). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 26, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/274507/life-expectancy-in-industrial-and-developing-countries/
Population Reference Bureau. "Average Life Expectancy in Industrial and Developing Countries for Those Born in 2018, by Gender (in Years)." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Aug 2018, https://www.statista.com/statistics/274507/life-expectancy-in-industrial-and-developing-countries/
Population Reference Bureau, Average life expectancy in industrial and developing countries for those born in 2018, by gender (in years) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/274507/life-expectancy-in-industrial-and-developing-countries/ (last visited February 26, 2020)
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