Life Expectancy in New Brunswick by Gender (1985–2023)

From 76.19 years (1985–1987) to 80.32 years (2021–2023), New Brunswick saw a gain of over 4 years in average life expectancy for all residents. This growth aligns closely with national trends and reflects improvements in healthcare access, nutrition, and education.

Life Expectancy for Males in New Brunswick

Males in the province saw an increase from 72.65 years in the late 1980s to 78.26 years in the most recent data. Although men still live shorter lives than women on average, the gender gap is narrowing due to better health awareness, lower smoking rates, and advancements in cardiac care.

Life Expectancy for Females in New Brunswick

New Brunswick women continue to lead in longevity. In 1985–1987, life expectancy for females stood at 80.06 years, and by 2021–2023, it had reached 82.43 years. Although gains have slowed in the last decade, women in the province remain among the longest-lived in Canada.

Historical Life Expectancy Data in New Brunswick:

Year	Both genders	Males	Females
1985 to 1987	76.19	72.65	80.06
1986 to 1988	76.41	72.82	80.3
1987 to 1989	76.7	73.24	80.41
1988 to 1990	76.96	73.62	80.54
1989 to 1991	77.2	74.03	80.55
1990 to 1992	77.4	74.19	80.77
1991 to 1993	77.47	74.29	80.8
1992 to 1994	77.49	74.42	80.72
1993 to 1995	77.52	74.36	80.85
1994 to 1996	77.74	74.62	80.94
1995 to 1997	77.92	74.8	81.18
1996 to 1998	78	75	81.11
1997 to 1999	78.09	75.03	81.28
1998 to 2000	78.28	75.25	81.43
1999 to 2001	78.65	75.69	81.64
2000 to 2002	78.98	76.17	81.79
2001 to 2003	79.11	76.34	81.91
2002 to 2004	79.33	76.65	82.06
2003 to 2005	79.51	76.84	82.24
2004 to 2006	79.81	77.32	82.23
2005 to 2007	79.92	77.41	82.37
2006 to 2008	80.05	77.55	82.53
2007 to 2009	80.04	77.47	82.6
2008 to 2010	80.34	77.89	82.77
2009 to 2011	80.66	78.24	83.02
2010 to 2012	80.86	78.45	83.24
2011 to 2013	80.97	78.63	83.28
2012 to 2014	80.96	78.76	83.12
2013 to 2015	80.93	78.77	83.07
2014 to 2016	80.79	78.67	82.94
2015 to 2017	80.7	78.54	82.92
2016 to 2018	80.65	78.59	82.71
2017 to 2019	80.7	78.54	82.81
2018 to 2020	80.79	78.66	82.84
2019 to 2021	80.84	78.7	83.01
2020 to 2022	80.5	78.42	82.6
2021 to 2023	80.32	78.26	82.43

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