The line graph illustrates the historical and projected life expectancy at birth across six different Asian regions from 1950 to 2300.
Overall, it is clear that life expectancy in all regions is expected to increase significantly over the entire 350-year period. The most rapid growth is observed between 1950 and 2050, after which the upward trend continues but at a much slower pace. Additionally, people in Other Eastern Asia consistently maintain the highest life expectancy throughout the timeframe.
In 1950, life expectancy was quite low across most of Asia, starting at approximately 40 years for India, South-eastern Asia, Western Asia, and Other South-central Asia. China was slightly ahead at nearly 45 years, while Other Eastern Asia led the group at around 53 years. By 2050, all regions show a dramatic rise; life expectancy in Other Eastern Asia is projected to reach about 85 years, while China and the remaining areas are expected to climb to between 74 and 78 years.
From 2100 onwards, the pace of growth slows down but remains steady. By the final year of 2300, life expectancy in Other Eastern Asia is predicted to break the 100-year mark. China follows closely as the second highest at around 98 years. Meanwhile, the other four regions: India, South-eastern Asia, Western Asia, and Other South-central Asia are expected to finish very close to each other, ranging tightly between 93 and 95 years.