State life expectancy · Rank 37 of 51
Life expectancy in North Carolina
People born in North Carolina can expect to live 75.9 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 1.7 years shorter than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
75.9
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
73.0
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
78.7
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
16.8 / 19.3
Men / women
Years left at each age in North Carolina
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 73.0 | 78.7 | 75.9 |
| 20 | 54.1 | 59.5 | 56.8 |
| 40 | 36.5 | 40.7 | 38.7 |
| 50 | 28.1 | 31.7 | 29.9 |
| 60 | 20.3 | 23.3 | 21.8 |
| 65 | 16.8 | 19.3 | 18.1 |
| 70 | 13.4 | 15.6 | 14.6 |
| 80 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| 90 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in North Carolina
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 32% | 45% | 15% | 25% |
| 65 | 38% | 50% | 18% | 28% |
| 75 | 50% | 60% | 23% | 33% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Nevada | 76.5 | 17.9 |
| 36 | Georgia | 75.9 | 17.9 |
| 37 | North Carolina | 75.9 | 18.1 |
| 38 | Alaska | 75.8 | 18.6 |
| 39 | Ohio | 75.6 | 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 North Carolina?
75.9 years at birth in 2022: 73.0 for males and 78.7 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 1.7 years below the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does North Carolina rank for life expectancy?
North Carolina ranks 37 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 36 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in North Carolina live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in North Carolina has about 16.8 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 19.3.