1954 vs 1981
Two classes born in the world, side by side at the same age.
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1000 alive1954
1000 alive1981
At birth, 1,000 in each class.
The red dot is you.
| 1954 | 1981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Died in the first year | 128 | 79 |
| Died by age five | 198 | 113 |
| Alive today | 498 · at 72 | 816 · at 45 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 49.7 | 60.9 |
| Half gone by | 2026 | 2061 |
| The last | 2056–2066 | 2085–2095 |
| Most popular names | — | — |
The classes of 1954 and 1981: 1,000 people each, born in the world, compared at the same age.
128 of the class of 1954 and 79 of the class of 1981 died in the first year; 198 and 113 by age five.
At 45, 702 of the class of 1954 and 816 of the class of 1981 were alive.
Today 498 of the class of 1954 (age 72) and 816 of the class of 1981 (age 45) are alive.
The last of each: 2056–2066 for 1954, 2085–2095 for 1981.