Anticipated life span at birth projected at 81.49 years
**Life Expectancy Just Moved a Notch Higher**
Get ready to say goodbye to the old numbers! The National Statistics Institute (INE), has just released new life expectancy figures, and they're higher than ever before, thanks (you guessed it!) to Covid-19.
According to the latest report, life expectancy at birth has hit an all-time high, surpassing the 2018-2020 figure (81.22 years) for the very first time since our dear pandemic started. The increase was 4.3 months for men and 3.5 months for women, resulting in a life expectancy at birth of 78.73 years for men and 83.96 years for women.
This unexpected boost was mainly due to the reduction in mortality at ages 60 and over. "In the space of a decade, we witnessed an increase of 1.17 years in life expectancy at birth for the total population, with a whopping 1.49 years for men and a more modest 0.84 years for women," as highlighted by the INE.
Now, let's dig a bit deeper. The analysts at the INE revealed that the increase was primarily caused by the sharp decline in mortality at ages 60 and over. Interestingly, the contribution of older ages was more significant for women than for men.
As we step into our golden years, life gets a bit rosier, too. The life expectancy at age 65, in the 2022-2024 period, is forecasted to be 20.02 years for the total population. At 65, men can expect to live 18.30 years, while ladies can enjoy a life of 21.35 years. Compared to the 2021-2023 period, men have an additional 0.30 years, and women, 0.24 years.
In the last ten years, life expectancy at age 65 has increased by 11.5 months for men and 8.5 months for women. With advancements in healthcare and improvements in our lifestyles, it seems life just keeps getting better!
Sources:
- world statistich
- INE
(Enrichment Data Integrated: Globally, life expectancy has generally increased over the decades, with a rise from 52 in 1960 to 72 in 2017. However, specific data for Spain since 2011 and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mortality rates at ages 60 and over are not provided in the search results. It is likely that life expectancy trends have been influenced by the pandemic, with older populations experiencing increased mortality rates. Long-term trends suggest overall improvements in life expectancy and reduced mortality rates at ages 60 and over due to advancements in healthcare and lifestyle changes.)
- The increased life expectancy in Portugal, as reported by the National Statistics Institute (INE), could lead to an emphasis on health-and-wellness, mental-health, and fitness-and-exercise for individuals entering their golden years.
- As life expectancy at age 65 increases, it is crucial to address the unique health needs of both men-health and women's-health, considering the variations in life expectancy between the genders in the 2022-2024 period.
- The aging population may benefit from therapies-and-treatments tailored to their specific health concerns, as well as nutrition plans that promote overall wellness and longevity.
- In light of the increased life expectancy, it is essential to consider the physical and mental health challenges that may arise in older age groups, such as degenerative diseases, chronic conditions, and issues related to mental-health and aging.
- In the long run, continued advancements in science and healthcare could help further improve life expectancy and quality of life for all populations, paving the way for a healthier, more active, and mentally fit society.
