Edition 2022

Foto omschrijving: A maternity nurse gives a new-born baby to the mother. Photo taken in the 1950s.

What is the average lifespan in the Netherlands?

In 2020, Dutch men had an average life expectancy at birth of 79.7 years. For women, this was 83.1 years. These ages were still 70.3 and 72.6 years in 1950. In 1961/65, life expectancy had already climbed to 71.2 years for men and 75.9 years for women.

What is the average lifespan in the Netherlands?Hoe oud worden mensen in Nederland?