Life Expectancy in Manitoba by Gender (1985–2023)

From 1985–1987 to 2021–2023, the average life expectancy in Manitoba rose from 76.51 to 79.34 years — a gain of nearly 3 years. This upward trajectory reflects broader advances in healthcare, public health initiatives, and socioeconomic improvements in the province.

Life Expectancy for Males in Manitoba

Men in Manitoba have experienced a notable increase in longevity, rising from 73.25 years (1985–87) to 76.94 years (2021–23). While still slightly lower than the national male average, the consistent gains demonstrate progress in addressing historically male-dominant health risks like heart disease and occupational hazards.

Life Expectancy for Females in Manitoba

Females in British Columbia show an even stronger trajectory, increasing from 80.73 years (1985–1987) to 84.37 years (2021–Women in Manitoba consistently live longer than their male counterparts. In 1985–1987, life expectancy for females was 79.94 years, growing to 81.88 years by 2021–2023. While the growth curve has flattened in recent years, Manitoba women maintain a significant longevity advantage.

Historical Life Expectancy Data in Manitoba:

Year	Both genders	Males	Females
1985 to 1987	76.51	73.25	79.94
1986 to 1988	76.63	73.34	80.09
1987 to 1989	76.89	73.62	80.32
1988 to 1990	77.12	73.92	80.49
1989 to 1991	77.43	74.4	80.56
1990 to 1992	77.62	74.61	80.74
1991 to 1993	77.68	74.63	80.82
1992 to 1994	77.74	74.72	80.86
1993 to 1995	77.62	74.72	80.56
1994 to 1996	77.73	74.94	80.54
1995 to 1997	77.82	75.16	80.49
1996 to 1998	77.97	75.35	80.6
1997 to 1999	77.95	75.3	80.62
1998 to 2000	77.96	75.19	80.77
1999 to 2001	78.15	75.32	81.03
2000 to 2002	78.36	75.65	81.07
2001 to 2003	78.59	75.95	81.24
2002 to 2004	78.71	76.2	81.21
2003 to 2005	78.87	76.4	81.34
2004 to 2006	79.13	76.71	81.53
2005 to 2007	79.23	76.8	81.64
2006 to 2008	79.33	76.82	81.83
2007 to 2009	79.38	76.92	81.81
2008 to 2010	79.64	77.31	81.95
2009 to 2011	79.77	77.54	81.99
2010 to 2012	79.95	77.76	82.12
2011 to 2013	80.07	77.83	82.32
2012 to 2014	80.1	77.85	82.37
2013 to 2015	80.1	77.91	82.31
2014 to 2016	79.99	77.84	82.16
2015 to 2017	79.98	77.87	82.1
2016 to 2018	79.97	77.82	82.15
2017 to 2019	80.03	77.87	82.23
2018 to 2020	79.81	77.62	82.09
2019 to 2021	79.75	77.43	82.14
2020 to 2022	79.42	76.99	81.95
2021 to 2023	79.34	76.94	81.88

Source:

Source Name:	Statistics Canada. Table 13-10-0114-01. Life expectancy and other elements of the complete life table, three-year estimates, Canada, all provinces except Prince Edward Island
Source Link:	https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/cv.action?pid=1310011401
Release Date:	2024-12-04