This shows the potential increases are smaller in the younger age groups. Across the EU Member States, life expectancy at birth for women in 2021 ranged between 75.1 years in Bulgaria to 86.2 years in Spain; a difference of 11.1 years. A similar comparison for men shows that the lowest level of life expectancy in 2021 was also recorded in Bulgaria 68.0 years and the highest in Sweden 81.3 years; a range of 13.3 years. Life’s Essential 8 outlines a few easy steps you can take to live a healthier lifestyle. Certain behaviors can put your health at risk, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, or using drugs.
