GDP per Capita and Life Expectancy Chart

Chart Summary

This chart shows the relationship between life expectancy and GDP per capita.  The source is the United Nations' 2009 life expectancy data from 197 countries.  The chart uses a logarithmic scale, so pay close attention to the X axis when comparing different countries.

Key Lesson

Increasing GDP per Capita to higher life expectancies for a country's population. If we want to improve the life expectancy of the poor and middle class, we should focus on policies that increase GDP per Capita.