Due to factors such as improved nutrition and lower child mortality rates, life expectancies in Brazil, China and India have made especially strong gains since 1950.

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Life expectancy 1950-2050
Due to factors such as improved nutrition and lower child mortality rates, life expectancies in Brazil, China and India have made
especially strong gains since 1950. Based on healthcare and lifestyle trends, many developed countries in North America and Europe
estimate an average life expectancy of 86 years by 2050. This marks a 24% increase from a century prior.
India 36
China 45
Brazil 51
Singapore 60
Australia 69
Canada 69
United Kingdom 69
United States of America 69
Netherlands 86
Canada 86
United Kingdom 86
Germany 86
Singapore 88
Australia 88
Netherlands 72
Germany 68
India 74
China 80
Brazil 82
United States of America 84
Years
Source: United Nations.
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