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Historical Country Life Expectancy
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About
This dataset provides insights into the average life expectancy of people across 15 different countries over more than two centuries, specifically from 1800 to 2016. It serves as a valuable resource for analysing historical health trends, demographic shifts, and societal development on a global scale.
Columns
- Entity: This column lists the names of the countries included in the dataset.
- Year: This column indicates the specific year for which the life expectancy data is recorded.
- Life expectancy: This column represents the average age of life for individuals in the specified country and year.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in a CSV format (
Life expectancy.csv), with a file size of 74.51 kB. It contains 3253 records or rows, encompassing data for 15 distinct countries spanning the period from 1800 to 2016. All columns ('Entity', 'Year', 'Life expectancy') are fully populated with no missing or mismatched values.Usage
This dataset is ideal for analysing long-term global health trends, understanding the impact of historical events on life expectancy, and conducting comparative studies across different nations. It can be used for social science research, demographic analysis, and creating visualisations to highlight changes in average lifespan over time.
Coverage
The dataset covers 15 different countries globally, with Brazil being the most frequently appearing country in the records. The time range extends from 1800 to 2016, offering a rich historical perspective over 217 years. Data availability is consistent across all entries for the included countries and years.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide range of users, from beginners to seasoned researchers. It is particularly useful for students, academics, public health analysts, and data scientists interested in global health, social science, and historical demographics. It can support projects involving trend analysis, comparative studies, and educational purposes.
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Country Life Expectancy
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