Lifespan Disparity Dataset (LDD): An open repository on inequality and polarization in length of life (1950-2021)

This database includes a comprehensive set of estimates on lifespan inequality and polarization for 258 countries and areas for the period 1950–2021. These extensive series on the distribution of lifespans provide access to crucial information for researchers, policy-makers, and the general public, thus representing a fundamental step towards a better understanding of health differences within and between nations.