The Number

77.37 years

The life expectancy of Chinese women has increased from 73.33 years in 2000 to 77.37 years in 2013, indicating a considerable improvement in their health, according to new data released by the National Health and Family Planning Commission on Thursday. The mortality rate for infants and children under 5 years old also dropped 70.5 percent and 69.8 percent, according to the commission.