What Is the Healthy Life Expectancy Post-Retirement?

Healthy life expectancy after retirement refers to the number of years a person can expect to live in good health after retiring. This depends on factors like lifestyle, genetics, healthcare access, and socioeconomic status. It’s crucial to maintain physical and mental health through regular exercise, balanced diet, and preventive healthcare to ensure a fulfilling, active retirement.

How many years can we expect to live in good health after retirement? Statista’s calculations suggest that, as of 2022, Europeans can expect around 12 healthy years post-retirement, with the EU-27 average at 11.7 years. The average retirement age is 63.

In countries like Norway, Slovenia, and Luxembourg, retirees can expect 15 to 16 healthy years, while the Maltese, Belgians, French, and Swedes also surpass the European average, with 14 to 15 healthy years. Factors like the average retirement age affect life expectancy post-retirement. Luxembourg and Slovenia, with the lowest average retirement age (around 60), see higher healthy life expectancy.

On the other hand, people in the Baltic States, Portugal, and Romania have a shorter healthy life expectancy, less than 10 years, with Estonia and Romania seeing even lower numbers (under seven and five years, respectively). These figures are influenced by a later retirement age (65+) and poor health outcomes.

It's important to remember that these are country averages, and the duration of healthy life varies depending on occupation and living standards.

This text was originally written in French by Tristan Gaudiaut.

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Source: Statista‍