Life expectancy at birth, in years, across European countries.
Life expectancy at birth (years) (2022): highest in Switzerland at 83.5 years, lowest in Bulgaria at 74.1 years, across 30 European countries.
| Country | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 83.5 years |
| Spain | 83.1 years |
| Sweden | 83.0 years |
| Italy | 82.8 years |
| Luxembourg | 82.8 years |
| Norway | 82.6 years |
| Ireland | 82.4 years |
| France | 82.2 years |
| Cyprus | 82.2 years |
| Iceland | 82.2 years |
| Malta | 82.1 years |
| Belgium | 81.7 years |
| Portugal | 81.7 years |
| Netherlands | 81.6 years |
| Austria | 81.4 years |
| Denmark | 81.3 years |
| Slovenia | 81.2 years |
| Finland | 81.2 years |
| Greece | 80.8 years |
| Germany | 80.5 years |
| Czechia | 79.0 years |
| Estonia | 78.1 years |
| Croatia | 77.7 years |
| Poland | 77.1 years |
| Slovakia | 77.0 years |
| Hungary | 75.9 years |
| Lithuania | 75.8 years |
| Romania | 75.1 years |
| Latvia | 74.5 years |
| Bulgaria | 74.1 years |
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