United Kingdom: Life expectancy

The latest value from 2024 is 81.39 years, an increase from 81.24 years in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 73.88 years, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1960 to 2024 is 76.28 years. The minimum value, 70.83 years, was reached in 1963 while the maximum of 81.39 years was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The life expectancy in the United Kingdom and other countries is defined as the number of years a newborn is expected to live.

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.