gardalex191 gardalex191 18-06-2020 History contestada Which is a worldwide trend in the standard of living since the mid-twentieth century? The life expectancy in developed countries fell from 74 to 66 years. The literacy rate in China increased from 5 percent to 100 percent. The literacy rate in sub-Saharan Africa decreased from 50 percent to 12 percent. The life expectancy in developing countries rose from 40 to 61 years.