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 ...

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 ...

Life expectancy in the year 1800 was no older than 40 years globally. Modern life expectancies of around 78 years in the United States are largely due to improvements in infant mortality and public ...

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