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Life expectancy calculator for Sweden
Sweden has one of the longest life expectancies in Europe — and, like every high-income country, a meaningful gap between total years and healthy years. This calculator uses Swedish reference data as its starting point.
| Country | Life expectancy (F/M) | Healthy life expectancy (F/M) |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 84.8 / 81.4 | 72.0 / 71.5 |
| Norway | 84.4 / 81.0 | 71.8 / 71.1 |
| Denmark | 83.4 / 79.6 | 70.7 / 69.9 |
| Finland | 84.0 / 79.2 | 71.3 / 69.4 |
| Germany | 83.2 / 78.6 | 70.9 / 69.7 |
| United Kingdom | 83.0 / 79.2 | 70.4 / 69.6 |
| France | 85.7 / 80.0 | 72.1 / 70.0 |
| Netherlands | 83.1 / 80.4 | 70.9 / 70.8 |
| United States | 80.7 / 75.1 | 65.5 / 63.9 |
Swedish baseline figures
Life expectancy at birth in Sweden is approximately 84.8 years for women and 81.4 for men, among the highest in the EU. WHO healthy life expectancy is around 72 years for both sexes, leaving roughly 10 to 13 years in less than full health.
Because life tables are conditional, a Swede who has already reached 60 has a higher expected age at death than a newborn. The calculator applies that survivorship adjustment automatically.
Regional context
Differences between Swedish counties exist but are modest compared with the differences between lifestyle profiles. Region is used for population-level context only — the model does not pretend to make hyperlocal predictions.
What moves the number most in Sweden
Smoking prevalence in Sweden is low by European standards, which shifts the leverage toward physical activity, alcohol, dietary pattern and sleep. For most Swedish users, activity is the top-ranked opportunity in the model.
Alcohol matters above roughly seven standard drinks per week; below that the association is small in pooled analyses.
Sources used for Sweden
Statistics Sweden (SCB) life tables, WHO Global Health Observatory HALE estimates and Eurostat healthy life years, plus the peer-reviewed lifestyle literature listed on the methodology page.
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Calculate My TrajectoryFigures on this page are population-level statistics from WHO, Eurostat, OECD and national statistical agencies. They describe populations, not individuals, and nothing here is medical advice or a diagnosis.