State life expectancy · Rank 31 of 51
Life expectancy in Maine
People born in Maine can expect to live 76.6 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 0.9 years shorter than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
76.6
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
73.9
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
79.6
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
17.5 / 19.9
Men / women
Years left at each age in Maine
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 73.9 | 79.6 | 76.6 |
| 20 | 54.8 | 60.4 | 57.5 |
| 40 | 37.2 | 41.5 | 39.4 |
| 50 | 28.8 | 32.5 | 30.7 |
| 60 | 21.1 | 24.0 | 22.5 |
| 65 | 17.5 | 19.9 | 18.7 |
| 70 | 14.0 | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| 80 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| 90 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in Maine
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 36% | 49% | 18% | 27% |
| 65 | 42% | 54% | 21% | 30% |
| 75 | 54% | 62% | 26% | 35% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Michigan | 76.8 | 18.4 |
| 30 | Arizona | 76.7 | 18.8 |
| 31 | Maine | 76.6 | 18.7 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | 76.6 | 18.7 |
| 33 | Delaware | 76.5 | 18.8 |
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 Maine?
76.6 years at birth in 2022: 73.9 for males and 79.6 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 0.9 years below the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does Maine rank for life expectancy?
Maine ranks 31 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 26 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in Maine live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in Maine has about 17.5 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 19.9.