3302.0 - Deaths, Australia, 2014

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Summary In this issue Deaths Death Rates Infant Deaths Life Expectancy at Birth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Deaths About this Release History of changes Life expectancy and deaths hit historic highs (Media Release)	LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH Over the past 10 years, life expectancy at birth has improved by 2.2 years for males and 1.4 years for females. Based on current mortality rates, a boy born in 2012-2014 can expect to live 80.3 years, while a girl can expect to live 84.4 years (see graph 1.6). For detailed data, see Life Tables, States, Territories and Australia 2012-2014 (cat. no. 3302.0.55.001). Footnote(s): (a) Data for life expectancy at birth prior to the years provided in this graph are available from Australian Historical Population Statistics, 2014 (cat. no. 3105.0.65.001). Source(s): Australian Historical Population Statistics (3105.0.65.001); Deaths, Australia (3302.0). Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.