India, June 1 -- World Development Indicators show that Antigua and Barbuda added nearly 15 years to its average life expectancy between 1960 and 2023.
Rapid Post-1960 Advancement
The nation began the 1960s with a life expectancy of 62.635 years. By 1972, the country reached a significant milestone as the figure surpassed 70 years, hitting 70.304. This momentum continued through the following years, with expectancy reaching 72.823 years by 1979.
Managing Mid-Period Fluctuations
The steady climb encountered a brief period of instability during the late 1980s. After reaching 73.893 years in 1986, the metric saw a minor decline to 73.386 years by 1992. Recovery followed shortly after, and the nation officially crossed the 75 year threshold...