longer life expectancy

Medical advances have contributed to an increase in life expectancy. Scientists are now trying to slow down ageing itself. But how long do we want to live?

Maximum life span is a measure of the maximum amount of time one or more members of a population have been observed to survive between birth and death.

Countries ranked by life expectancy (2025) ; 1, Hong Kong, 85.77 ; 2, Japan, 85 ; 3, South Korea, 84.53 ; 4, French Polynesia, 84.31 ...

av S Dattani · 2023 · Citerat av 126 — In 2021, the global average life expectancy was just over 70 years. This is an astonishing fact – because just two hundred years ago, it was less than half.

Global life expectancy has increased by more than 6 years between 2000 and 2019 – from 66.8 years in 2000 to 73.1 years in 2019.

This list of countries and territories by life expectancy provides a comprehensive list of countries alongside their respective life ...

11 dec. 2024 — Life expectancy, or lifespan, increased from 79.2 to 80.7 years in women and from 74.1 to 76.3 years in men between 2000 and 2019, according to ...

12 nov. 2025 — Other scientists believe extending lifespan might be difficult but are pursuing therapies that aim to make us feel younger for longer.

13 dec. 2024 — Countries With the Longest Life Expectancy ; Liechtenstein, 84.3 years ; Japan, 84.0 years ; Switzerland, 83.5 years ; Australia, 83.2 years ; Sweden

3 sep. 2024 — Lifestyle changes can boost an enzyme that makes them longer. Plus, studies show diet and exercise can help protect them.