demographics
Life Expectancy at Birth
Expected years of life at birth
🇨🇦 Canada
81.6 yrs▲ 2.5
As of 2023-01-01
🇺🇸 United States
78.4 yrs▲ 1.7
As of 2023-01-01
Historical Comparison
- Canada
- United States
Why it matters
A comprehensive measure of health system and social outcomes.
Frequency: annual
Units: level
Seasonal adj.: N/A
Importance: 5/10