State life expectancy · Rank 33 of 51
Life expectancy in Delaware
People born in Delaware can expect to live 76.5 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 1.0 years shorter than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
76.5
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
73.6
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
79.5
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
17.5 / 19.9
Men / women
Years left at each age in Delaware
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 73.6 | 79.5 | 76.5 |
| 20 | 54.7 | 60.3 | 57.5 |
| 40 | 37.0 | 41.5 | 39.3 |
| 50 | 28.7 | 32.5 | 30.7 |
| 60 | 21.0 | 24.0 | 22.6 |
| 65 | 17.5 | 19.9 | 18.8 |
| 70 | 14.0 | 16.0 | 15.1 |
| 80 | 8.0 | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| 90 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in Delaware
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 35% | 48% | 18% | 28% |
| 65 | 41% | 53% | 21% | 31% |
| 75 | 53% | 63% | 27% | 36% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Maine | 76.6 | 18.7 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | 76.6 | 18.7 |
| 33 | Delaware | 76.5 | 18.8 |
| 34 | Kansas | 76.5 | 18.1 |
| 35 | Nevada | 76.5 | 17.9 |
Differences between states reflect income, smoking and obesity rates, rural access to care, overdose and injury deaths, and many other factors. A state average says little about any one person.
Source: NCHS U.S. State Life Tables, 2022. Period life tables describe 2022 death rates; they are not predictions for individuals.
Questions
What is the life expectancy in Delaware?
76.5 years at birth in 2022: 73.6 for males and 79.5 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 1.0 years below the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does Delaware rank for life expectancy?
Delaware ranks 33 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 24 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in Delaware live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in Delaware has about 17.5 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 19.9.