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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in the United States is 79.8 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 12 years since 1950. About 3.1 million people die a year, a crude death rate of 9.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 4.7 per 1,000 live births, down 85% since 1950. Women live about 4.8 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 20 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 10.2%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 89.2 years.
Life expectancy
79.8 years
Infant mortality
4.7 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
5.6 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
9.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in the United States is 79.8 years, above the global average. Infant mortality has been reduced by 85% since 1950, now at just 4.7 per 1,000 births. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 89.2 years.