Global Average Life Expectancy Reached 73.3 Years in 2023
According to a report published by the World Health Organization, global average life expectancy rose to 73.3 years in 2023, with the majority of deaths resulting from non-communicable diseases.
According to the World Health Statistics report prepared by the World Health Organization, global average life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, coming very close to pre-pandemic levels.
Change in Global Life Expectancy
Following the global disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant recovery process has been observed in average life expectancy worldwide.
According to 2023 data, global average life expectancy rose to 73.3 years, coming very close to the 73.4-year level recorded in 2019.
Healthy Life Expectancy
While average life expectancy has increased, a small gap remains in healthy life expectancy compared to the pre-pandemic period.
In 2023, global healthy life expectancy stood at 62.8 years, remaining 0.4 years below its 2019 level.
Rise in Non-Communicable Diseases
The published report clearly demonstrated that long-term and fundamental changes have taken place in the distribution of causes of death worldwide.
The global death rate caused by non-communicable diseases, which was 58 percent in 2000, rose to 74 percent as of 2023.
Leading Causes of Death
As the nature of global health problems has shifted, the most common causes of death have taken shape in parallel with this situation.
It was officially reported that nearly 8 out of the top 10 causes of death in the world stem from non-communicable diseases.
Factors Affecting the Disease Burden
While examining the general health profiles of societies, it was observed that certain specific disorders on the rise directly affect the global disease burden.
It was emphasized that various conditions such as diabetes, dementia, mental health issues, and substance use disorders contribute to an increasing disease burden.
The Picture in Low-Income Countries
It was noted that these changing trends and transformations in healthcare have become evident not only in developed regions but across all income levels.
It was reported that in 2023, for the first time, infectious diseases accounted for less than half of all deaths in low-income countries.
Experts' Future Assessments
WHO officials stated that the obtained data on longevity constitutes a major success in terms of public health, but that new measures are essential.
WHO official Alain Labrique stated that the real challenge is to ensure these additional years are lived in good health and to renew health systems.