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EU Life Expectancy Reaches 81.5 Years in 2024

3/14/2026

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  • Life expectancy at birth in the European Union rose to 81.5 years in 2024, up 0.1 year from 2023.
  • Women in the European Union (EU) are projected to live 84.1 years, while men live 78.9 years.
  • Regions with the highest life expectancy include Comunidad de Madrid at 85.7 years and parts of Italy and Sweden at 85.0 years.
  • Bulgaria has among the lowest averages, with Severozapaden at 73.9 years.