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Life Expectancy in United Kingdom

A baby born in United Kingdom in 2024 can expect to live 81.4 years on average — 7.9 years more than the world average of 73.5.

Overall81.4years
Men79.5world: 71.1
Women83.3world: 76.0
World rank#43of 217
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Life expectancy in United Kingdom since 1960

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  • Women
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Since 1960, life expectancy in United Kingdom has risen by 10.3 years, from 71.1 to 81.4. During the COVID-19 pandemic it fell by 1.1 years (from 81.4 in 2019 to 80.3 in 2020) and has since recovered. Women live 3.8 years longer than men (83.3 vs 79.5).

Expected age at death in United Kingdom 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
Men79.580.481.282.988.5
Women83.384.385.086.390.8

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

How people die in United Kingdom

  • Chronic diseases: 89%
  • Infections, maternal & nutritional: 7.3%
  • Injuries: 3.7%

In 2019, 89% of deaths in United Kingdom were caused by chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes (world: 74%). A United Kingdom man has a 13% 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 3.2 people per 100,000 each year (world: 16.7).

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Child mortality

Out of every 1,000 babies born in United Kingdom, about 4.7 die before their fifth birthday (world: 37.4). This is one of the main reasons life expectancy at birth differs so much between countries.

United Kingdom compared with its region

United Kingdom is in the World Bank’s Europe & Central Asia region, where the average life expectancy is 79.3 years. It ranks #25 of 58 countries there.

#CountryOverallMenWomen
21Austria82.079.884.3
22Netherlands82.080.683.4
23Cyprus81.879.883.8
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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the life expectancy in United Kingdom?

81.4 years in 2024: 79.5 for men and 83.3 for women, according to the World Bank.

Do women live longer than men in United Kingdom?

Yes. Women in United Kingdom live about 3.8 years longer than men. Worldwide the gap is 4.9 years in favour of women.

How does United Kingdom rank for life expectancy?

United Kingdom ranks #43 out of 217 countries and territories with data. That is 7.9 years above the world average of 73.5.

What is the average age of death in United Kingdom?

Life expectancy at birth (81.4) is pulled down by deaths in childhood. Adults live longer: a 40-year-old man in United Kingdom can expect to live to about 81.2, and a 40-year-old woman to about 85.0.

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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