South America is a continent known for its stunning geographic diversity - from the towering Andes mountains to the vast Amazon rainforest — and its vibrant blend of cultures and histories. It is home to 12 independent countries, each with its own unique identity shaped by indigenous roots, colonial legacies, and modern development. The region features a wide range of economic and social conditions that influence various aspects of life. This page explores countries across the continent, offering a deeper look into regional patterns and trends in life expectancy over time.
This graph shows life expectancy in South American countries from 2000-2015. We can see that Chile has maintained the highest life expectancy in South America from 2001 to 2015, and has experienced some exponential growth from 2012 to 2015. Additionally we see that most countries fall in the range of 72-82 years and that there is a general correlation of life expectancy going up with time.
This graph shows the distribution of life expectancies in South American countries in 2015. We can see that the max is 85 years, the min is 66.2 years and the median is 75.25 years.
This graph shows the life expectancy of South American countries in 2015. We can see that all countries boast a life expectancy above 70 years with the exception being Guyana at 66.2 years.
This graph shows the life expectancy of South American countries in 2015 compared to their GDP per capita (USD).We see a general incrase in life expectancy as GDP per capita increases with the exception of the cluster of four countries with a relatively low GDP per capita.
This graph shows the life expectancy of South American countries in 2015 indicated by the size of the respective countries slice, and displays whether the country is developing or developed. We can see that all the countries in South America are developing and all have a similar life expectancy.
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