• American life expectancy at birth is falling further behind that of comparable nations
• The gap has increased from 2.2 years in 2000, to 4.1 years in 2023

Based on a 2025 analysis by Peterson-KFF, American life expectancy is now lagging significantly behind comparable nations, with the gap growing wider than ever before. From chronic diseases to healthcare disparities, multiple factors are contributing to Americans dying younger. In this infographic, we take a look at how the U.S. stacks up—and how quickly it’s falling behind.