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Life expectancy at birth — explained

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What this measures

Life expectancy at birth. Use the publisher’s methodology for the exact statistical scope and definition.

Who publishes it

Eurostat (demo_mlexpec). Dataset demo_mlexpec; the selected series uses sex=T, age=Y_LT1, unit=YR.

How to read it

The reference period is 2024. Publication age and the period covered are different; a recent download does not make an old observation new. Blank values remain blank.

Comparability and limitations

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Life expectancy at birth

SOURCED

82.8 years

Period
2024
Data age
21 months old · period end
Source updated
25 Sept 2026 · 16d old
Cadence
Yearly
Next release
Date not confirmed · Eurostat calendar
Source: Eurostat (demo_mlexpec)