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South Korea vs United States: life expectancy

South Korea's national average is 4.1 years higher than United States's (83 vs 78.9).

A population-level average, not a personal prediction — averages, not fate.

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South Korea
83
years combined
M 79.9 · F 86.2
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United States
78.9
years combined
M 76.5 · F 81.2
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Does South Korea or United States have a higher life expectancy?

South Korea's national average life expectancy is 83 years, about 4.1 years higher than United States's 78.9. These are population averages, not predictions for any individual.

Figures are UN Population Division estimates (World Population Prospects, 2019 revision), rounded for readability — not a live feed, so recent years may differ.

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