Life expectancy at birth in the U.S. increased 0.6 years from 78.4 years in 2023 to 79.0 years in 2024.
The U.S. ranks differently compared to other wealthy nations in terms of life expectancy.
Briefing: How Does U.S. Life Expectancy Compare to Other Countries?
Strategic angle: This chart collection examines how life expectancy in the U.S. compares to that of other similarly large and wealthy countries.