Global Life Expectancy Increased More Than 150 Percent Since 1770
At the turn of the twentieth century, global life expectancy started steadily climbing, meaning humans are (on average) living longer, healthier lives than ever before.
This line chart shows the global life expectancy rate from 1800 to the turn of the twentieth century. At the turn of the twentieth century, global life expectancy started steadily climbing, meaning humans are on average living longer, healthier lives than ever before. The data shows that global life expectancy has increased by more than 150 percent since 1770.