Faroe Islands: Life expectancy, female
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| Faroe Islands |
Life expectancy, in years, female |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 85.40 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Measure | years |
| Data availability | 1973 - 2022 |
| Average | 81.90 |
| Min - Max | 76.70 - 85.40 |
| Source | The United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2022 is 85.4 years, an increase from 85.3 years in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 74.94 years, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for the Faroe Islands from 1973 to 2022 is 81.9 years. The minimum value, 76.7 years, was reached in 1973 while the maximum of 85.4 years was recorded in 2022.
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Definition: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 83.30 | 2022 | years |
| Life expectancy, female | 85.40 | 2022 | years |
| Life expectancy, male | 81.30 | 2022 | years |
| Birth rate | 12.80 | 2021 | births per 1000 people |
| Death rate | 9.10 | 2022 | deaths per 1000 people |
| Fertility rate | 2.05 | 2022 | births per woman |
| Diabetes prevalence | 3.80 | 2021 | percent |