Life Expectancy

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Area of Influence: Health

Life Expectancy is the average number of years a baby born today is expected to live if current mortality patterns continue throughout their lifetime.

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In 2023, Life Expectancy in San Diego County was 81.0.


Life Expectancy is a widely used indicator of the capability to live a long and healthy life. It reflects the quantity, rather than the quality of the life of a population. An increase in this indicator signals positive progress and improvements in the factors that support population health, while a decrease highlights areas where focused efforts can help restore momentum toward a healthier, longer-living community.


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The report below displays Life Expectancy for a single year.

Due to changes in data sources or methodology, multi-year comparisons are not available at this time. Future updates will reflect trending as it becomes available.


The data presented on this page comes from verified public health sources. For a full list of variables, definitions, and data structure, download the data from the County's Open Data Portal.

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To learn more about related indicators, including childhood mortality, obesity, teen birthrates, and more, visit the Children's Initiative Children & Families Data Hub

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