Global Life Expectancy Approaches Pre-Pandemic Levels
According to World Health Organization data, global life expectancy rose to 73.3 years in 2023, while the share of noncommunicable diseases in deaths reached 74 percent.
The latest global health data released by the World Health Organization revealed that life expectancy worldwide is approaching pre-pandemic levels and the disease burden landscape is shifting.
Changes in Global Life Expectancy
Current data published by the World Health Organization highlights the trajectory of health indicators between countries and regions from 2000 to 2023.
Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, coming very close to the 73.4-year level recorded in 2019.
Recovery in Healthy Life Expectancy
While global life expectancy showed a recovering trend, healthy life expectancy did not gain momentum at the same pace.
Healthy life expectancy stood at 62.8 years in 2023 and still remains 0.4 years below the 2019 level.
The Rising Share of Noncommunicable Diseases
When causes of death worldwide are examined, the increase in the proportion of noncommunicable diseases draws attention.
While such diseases accounted for 58 percent of global deaths in 2000, this rate rose to 74 percent in 2023.
The Status of Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular disorders retain their status as the leading cause of death and disease burden globally.
Ischemic heart disease alone caused the loss of approximately 9.5 million lives during 2023.