Life expectancy in Luxembourg has climbed to 83.8 years, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and ranking among the highest in the EU, according to new Eurostat data.
Life expectancy in Luxembourg has rebounded strongly, reaching 83.8 years in 2023, according to the latest Eurostat figures. This marks a notable increase following the declines seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the country's recovery and aligning with broader trends across the European Union.
Across the EU, life expectancy at birth rose to 81.4 years last year – up by 0.8 years compared to 2022. For the first time, it exceeds pre-pandemic levels, even surpassing 2019's figures. Since 2002, the EU has seen a total gain of 3.8 years in life expectancy.
In Luxembourg, women can now expect to live an average of 85.4 years, while men reach 81.9 years. The gender gap here remains one of the smallest in the EU at just 3.3 years, placing the Grand Duchy alongside Sweden and just behind the Netherlands, where the gap is 3 years exactly.
By comparison, some EU regions continue to face significant disparities. For instance, the Spanish region of Comunidad de Madrid boasts the highest life expectancy at 86.1 years, while Bulgaria's Severozapaden region reports the lowest at 73.9 years.
However, men in Luxembourg score higher on life expectancy at age 65, topping the EU ranking alongside France with 19.9 years.
