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Life Expectancy in Germany

A baby born in Germany in 2024 can expect to live 80.8 years on average — 7.3 years more than the world average of 73.5.

Overall80.8years
Men78.5world: 71.1
Women83.2world: 76.0
World rank#48of 217
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Life expectancy in Germany since 1960

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Since 1960, life expectancy in Germany has risen by 11.7 years, from 69.1 to 80.8. During the COVID-19 pandemic it fell by 0.7 years (from 81.3 in 2019 to 80.6 in 2022) and is still below its 2019 level. Women live 4.7 years longer than men (83.2 vs 78.5).

Expected age at death in Germany by age

Life expectancy at birth includes deaths in childhood. Once people reach adulthood they can expect to live longer — here is the average expected age at death for people who have already reached each age:

Current ageBirth20406080
Men78.579.380.181.987.9
Women83.284.184.886.290.7

Birth: World Bank. Other ages: our survival model calibrated to Germany’s figures (method).

How people die in Germany

  • Chronic diseases: 91%
  • Infections, maternal & nutritional: 4.6%
  • Injuries: 4.5%

In 2019, 91% of deaths in Germany were caused by chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes (world: 74%). A Germany man has a 15% chance and a woman 9% of dying of one of these diseases between the ages of 30 and 70 (world: 21% and 16%). Road traffic accidents kill 3.8 people per 100,000 each year (world: 16.7).

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Child mortality

Out of every 1,000 babies born in Germany, about 3.7 die before their fifth birthday (world: 37.4). This is one of the main reasons life expectancy at birth differs so much between countries.

Germany compared with its region

Germany is in the World Bank’s Europe & Central Asia region, where the average life expectancy is 79.3 years. It ranks #28 of 58 countries there.

#CountryOverallMenWomen
24Greece81.879.484.4
25United Kingdom81.479.583.3
26Channel Islands81.279.183.3
27Isle of Man81.179.083.2
28Germany80.878.583.2
29Czechia80.077.183.0
30Albania79.877.981.6
31Estonia79.375.183.7
32Croatia78.976.181.9

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Frequently asked questions

What is the life expectancy in Germany?

80.8 years in 2024: 78.5 for men and 83.2 for women, according to the World Bank.

Do women live longer than men in Germany?

Yes. Women in Germany live about 4.7 years longer than men. Worldwide the gap is 4.9 years in favour of women.

How does Germany rank for life expectancy?

Germany ranks #48 out of 217 countries and territories with data. That is 7.3 years above the world average of 73.5.

What is the average age of death in Germany?

Life expectancy at birth (80.8) is pulled down by deaths in childhood. Adults live longer: a 40-year-old man in Germany can expect to live to about 80.1, and a 40-year-old woman to about 84.8.

Sources

  • World Bank, World Development Indicators: life expectancy at birth (SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.MA.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.FE.IN), under-5 mortality (SH.DYN.MORT), causes of death (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS, SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), mortality from major chronic diseases (SH.DYN.NCOM.MA.ZS, SH.DYN.NCOM.FE.ZS) and road traffic deaths (SH.STA.TRAF.P5). Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Link

Data updated October 25, 2026.

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