Life Expectancy at Birth Trends_Gender wise: Kerala vs India



From 1976 to 2020, Kerala consistently had higher life expectancy than the all-India average for both men and women. In 2016–20, Kerala’s life expectancy reached 75 years (78 for women, 71.9 for men), while India’s was 70 years (71.4 for women, 68.6 for men). Women outlived men throughout the period in both regions. Kerala’s lead reflects better healthcare, education, and living standards.