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World Life Expectancy Trends
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About
This dataset provides historical human life expectancy data, organised on a country-by-country basis. It offers insights into the maximum number of years an individual from the human species can live, drawing from observed examples. The data details trends and patterns in global longevity, with notable facts such as Frenchwoman Jeanne Calment's verified lifespan of 122 years. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for understanding long-term shifts and variations in human lifespan across the world.
Columns
- Country: The name of the country for which the life expectancy data is recorded.
- Country_Code: A unique three-letter code representing each country.
- Level: Specifies the geographical aggregation level of the data, indicating whether it is 'subnational' or 'National'.
- Region: The broader geographical region to which the country belongs.
- 1990 through 2019: Individual columns for each year from 1990 to 2019, containing the life expectancy figures for that specific year.
Distribution
The dataset is structured as a CSV file, with a size of approximately 452.26 kB. It contains 34 distinct columns and comprises 1969 valid records. The data is consistently recorded with no reported mismatched or missing entries for the included records.
Usage
This dataset is highly suitable for various analytical purposes, particularly for exploratory data analysis. Ideal applications include studying historical trends in human longevity, comparing life expectancy across different nations and regions, and identifying factors influencing lifespan variations. It can also be used for educational purposes, public health research, and demographic studies to understand population dynamics and health outcomes over time.
Coverage
The dataset offers a global scope, providing human life expectancy figures across a wide range of countries, including specific data points for the United States and Nigeria among 186 unique country entries. The time range of the data spans from 1990 to 2019, presenting a 30-year historical perspective. Data is available at both national and subnational levels. The dataset is anticipated to be updated annually.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is intended for a diverse group of users, including demographers, social scientists, public health researchers, students, and data analysts. It is particularly useful for those conducting studies on global population trends, health statistics, and historical longevity patterns.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Life Expectancy Data (1990-2019)
- Historical Human Longevity by Country
- World Life Expectancy Trends
- International Demographics of Lifespan
- Country-wise Life Expectancy Archive
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Original Data Source: World Life Expectancy Trends
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