United Kingdom Life Expectancy
81.39 years▲ +0.15 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in the United Kingdom rose to 81.39 years in 2024 from 81.24 years in 2023. The latest reading is the highest on record since data collection began in 1960. The all-time low of 70.83 years occurred in 1963.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.39 years | 81.24 years | 81.39 yearsDec 2024 | 70.83 yearsDec 1963 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.55 births per woman | 1.56 births per woman | 2.93 births per woman | 1.55 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 11.1% | 11.0% | 12.1% | 7.1% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in United Kingdom averaged 79.17 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 81.39 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 70.83 years in Dec 1963. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth indicates the average number of years a newborn is expected to live if prevailing mortality patterns remain constant throughout their life. The indicator is measured in years and reported annually. The series spans from 1960 to the latest observation.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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