Irish Life Expectancy Calculator
This table includes the most recent data available and important trends.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (Women) | 84.4 years1 |
| Life Expectancy (Men) | 80.8 years1 |
| Overall Life Expectancy | 82.6 years3 |
| Life Expectancy at 65 (Women) | Additional 21.8 years2 |
| Life Expectancy at 65 (Men) | Additional 19.2 years2 |
| Gender Gap | 3.6 years (narrowed from 5.2 years in 2000)1 |
| Trend | Continuing to increase1 |
| EU Ranking | Among top 7 countries with life expectancy above 82 years2 |
| Healthy Life Years at 65 | 2nd highest in EU, after Sweden2 |
| Self-Perceived Health | 82.1% rate their health as good or very good (highest in EU)1 |
| Chronic Illness | 29% report a chronic illness (better than EU average)1 |
| Mortality Rate Trends | 16% decrease in all-cause mortality since 20121 |
| Cancer Mortality | 15% reduction since 20121 |
| Heart Disease Mortality | 38% reduction in ischaemic heart disease since 20121 |
| Stroke Mortality | 48% reduction since 20121 |
| Respiratory Disease Mortality | 32% reduction since 2012, but still 25% higher than similar European countries1 |
| Infant Mortality | 14% decrease since 2011, below EU average1 |
| Suicide Rates | Below EU average, 33% reduction over the last decade1 |
| Population Aging | 65+ population increased by 37% since 2014 (EU average: 16.5%)2 |
| Future Projections | Population expected to reach 5.81 million by 20432 |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio | Projected to be 37.3 in 20432 |
This table provides a comprehensive overview of life expectancy and related health indicators in Ireland, highlighting the country’s positive trends in longevity and overall health status compared to other EU countries.