Life Expectancy at Birth in United Kingdom from 1990 to 2022

Life Expectancy at Birth in United Kingdom from 1990 to 2022

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TGM StatBox. (2024). Life Expectancy at Birth in United Kingdom from 1990 to 2022. TGM StatBox.
Chart Details
Timeframe: 1990-2022
Country: UK
Published date: 2024
Note: Life expectancy at birth, as defined by World Development Indicators, is the average number of years a newborn is expected to live if current mortality rates continue to apply.
Key Takeaways
Life expectancy in the United Kingdom increased steadily from 76 years in 1990 to 82 years in 2022, reflecting advances in healthcare, public health initiatives, and living standards. Notable improvements during the 1990s and early 2000s stemmed from enhanced management of chronic diseases, reduced smoking rates, and widespread access to modern medical treatments. Gains stabilized at 81 years from 2011, with slight improvements in the last decade, highlighting the resilience of the UK’s healthcare system amid evolving challenges.

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