3302.0 - Deaths, Australia, 2012

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Contents In this issue Deaths Death Rates Infant Deaths Life Expectancy at Birth Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Deaths About this Release History of Changes Australians living longer (Media Release)	LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH Over the past 10 years, life expectancy at birth has improved by 2.5 years for males and 1.7 years for females. Based on current mortality rates, a boy born in 2010-2012 can expect to live 79.9 years, while a girl can expect to live 84.3 years (see graph 1.6). For detailed data, see Life Tables, States, Territories and Australia 2010-2012 (cat. no. 3302.0.55.001). Footnote(s): (a) Data for life expectancy at birth prior to 1982 are available from Australian Historical Population Statistics, 2008 (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.