State life expectancy · Rank 8 of 51
Life expectancy in Rhode Island
People born in Rhode Island can expect to live 79.2 years on average, based on 2022 death rates. That is 1.7 years longer than the U.S. figure of 77.5 for the same year.
At birth, all
79.2
U.S.: 77.5
At birth, men
76.6
U.S.: 74.8
At birth, women
81.8
U.S.: 80.2
Years left at 65
18.0 / 20.6
Men / women
Years left at each age in Rhode Island
| Age | Men | Women | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 76.6 | 81.8 | 79.2 |
| 20 | 57.3 | 62.1 | 59.7 |
| 40 | 38.8 | 42.9 | 40.9 |
| 50 | 30.0 | 33.6 | 31.9 |
| 60 | 21.9 | 24.8 | 23.4 |
| 65 | 18.0 | 20.6 | 19.4 |
| 70 | 14.3 | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| 80 | 8.0 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| 90 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Odds of reaching 85 and 90 in Rhode Island
| Starting age | Men reach 85 | Women reach 85 | Men reach 90 | Women reach 90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 38% | 52% | 19% | 31% |
| 65 | 44% | 57% | 22% | 34% |
| 75 | 54% | 66% | 27% | 40% |
Neighbors in the ranking
| Rank | State | At birth | At 65 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | California | 79.3 | 19.7 |
| 7 | Minnesota | 79.3 | 19.6 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 79.2 | 19.4 |
| 9 | Utah | 79.0 | 19.0 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 78.7 | 19.1 |
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 Rhode Island?
79.2 years at birth in 2022: 76.6 for males and 81.8 for females, according to NCHS state life tables. That is 1.7 years above the U.S. average of 77.5.
How does Rhode Island rank for life expectancy?
Rhode Island ranks 8 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for life expectancy at birth, and 11 of 51 for remaining years at age 65.
How long will a 65-year-old in Rhode Island live?
On average, a 65-year-old man in Rhode Island has about 18.0 years left and a 65-year-old woman about 20.6.