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.