Gender Gap in Life Expectancy Persists Across Germany

New data reveals that women in Germany consistently outlive men, with notable differences between regions and potential contributing factors.

In Germany, women born in 2023 are expected to live significantly longer than men, with a nationwide average of 83.0 years for women compared to 78.2 years for men.
Saxony has one of the largest gender gaps, with women living an average of 83.6 years and men 77.4 years, a difference of over six years.
Baden-Württemberg leads in life expectancy for both genders, with women and men living longer than their counterparts in other states.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a slight decline in overall life expectancy in recent years, though long-term trends show significant increases over the decades.
Experts attribute the gender disparity to a mix of behavioral, biological, and social factors, including healthier lifestyles among women and differences in susceptibility to certain diseases.