Life expectancy in the United States reached a new record high in 2025, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The report, released July 2, estimates 3,094,593 people died in the U.S. last year. This marks a 4.6% drop in the overall death rate compared to 2024, setting a record low. The decline was observed across all age groups and for both males and females.
The top three estimated causes of death were heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injuries.
The data is preliminary, based on death certificates processed by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. Final statistics are expected later this year.
This trend contrasts sharply with the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly increased death rates. COVID-19 has since fallen from its position as a leading cause of death.