mortality table

noun

, Insurance.

1. an actuarial table showing the percentage of persons who die at any given age, compiled from statistics on selected population groups or on former policyholders.

mortality table

noun

1. insurance an actuarial table indicating life expectancy and death frequency for a given age, occupation, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of mortality table¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

“All you have to do is look at the mortality tables in America to understand what I’m saying.”

From Washington Post

Plus, my wife may collect higher survivor benefits if she outlives me, and she probably will, the mortality tables say.

From New York Times

Smith’s public mood began to shift late last year after PERA’s board lowered the expected rate of return from 7.5 percent to 7.25 percent and adopted new mortality tables to reflect growing longevity.

From Washington Times

The changes would also eliminate rules that negatively affect women owing to differences with men in mortality tables and an earlier retirement age.

From Wall Street Journal

Mayor Mike Duggan disclosed the potential shortfall earlier this year, warning the city may sue consultants who worked on its bankruptcy exit plan which projected future pension payments using outdated mortality tables.

From Reuters