Change on previous period2013–17Population health
Assam's life expectancy at birth rose to 66.2 years in 2013–17, from 65.5 in 2012–16 (+1.1%).
What happened
- 2013–17
- 66.2
- 2012–16
- 65.5
- Change
- +0.7
- Change, per cent
- +1.1%
Why it matters
Annual and multi-year figures move slowly. A step this size is compared with how far the same series usually moves from one period to the next, so an ordinary year does not read as news.
For life expectancy at birth, higher is better. This movement is therefore assessed as an improvement.
Historical context
Compared with the previous round, 2012–16. Survey rounds are years apart, so this is a change between rounds, not a recent movement. The two periods overlap, so most of the underlying data is shared.
The underlying data
| Period | Value | Release | Where in the document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–17 | 66.2 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-ABRIDGED LIFE TABLES 2013-2017 | Abridged Life Tables 2013-17, Statement 3, p.12, row "Assam", column Total Total |
| 2012–16 | 65.5 | SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-ABRIDGED LIFE TABLES 2012-2016 | Abridged Life Tables 2012-16, Statement 3, p.9, row "Assam", column Total Total |
Source and method
More signals for life expectancy at birth in Assam
- Assam: life expectancy at birth of 69.0 years in 2020–24 is the highest of the 9 periods on record.
- Assam's life expectancy at birth rose to 69.0 years in 2020–24, from 68.6 in 2019–23 (+0.6%).
- Assam: life expectancy at birth of 68.6 years in 2019–23 is the highest of the 8 periods on record.
- Assam's life expectancy at birth rose to 68.6 years in 2019–23, from 68.1 in 2018–22 (+0.7%).
- Assam: life expectancy at birth of 68.1 years in 2018–22 is the highest of the 7 periods on record.
- Assam's life expectancy at birth rose to 68.1 years in 2018–22, from 68.0 in 2017–21 (+0.1%).
Cite this
According to the India Health Observatory, Assam's life expectancy at birth rose to 66.2 years in 2013–17, from 65.5 in 2012–16 (+1.1%). Source: Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, SAMPLE REGISTRATION SYSTEM (SRS)-ABRIDGED LIFE TABLES 2013-2017. https://indiahealthobservatory.com/signals/life-expectancy-at-birth--assam--2013-2017--period_change
See also Assam and 66.2 years in context.