Life expectancy in Portugal rises to 81.85 years in the 2023-2025 triennium

Life expectancy in Portugal has increased to 81.85 years for the period 2023-2025, up from 81.57 years. The rise is attributed to an increase of 3.4 months for men and 3.1 months for women, with current life expectancies at 79.22 and 84.26 years, respectively. The North region has the highest life expectancy at 82.31 years, while the Autonomous Regions of Madeira and the Azores have the lowest at 80.06 and 78.69 years. Significant gender differences in longevity were noted, particularly in the Azores and Alentejo. At age 65, life expectancy is estimated at 20.19 years, with men expected to live 18.49 years and women 21.55 years. The North region also shows the highest life expectancy at this age.