Life expectancy at age 65 in the United Kingdom has reached its highest level ever for both men and women. Men aged 65 could expect to live a further 16.6 years and women a further 19.4 years if mortality rates remained the same as they were in 2003-05.
Within the United Kingdom, life expectancy varies by country. The highest expectations of life at age 65 occurred in England at 16.8 years for men and 19.6 years for women and the lowest in Scotland at 15.5 years and 18.4 years respectively. The equivalent figures for Wales and Northern Ireland are a little lower than those for England.
Life expectancy at birth is also at its highest level for both males and females. Boys and girls born in the United Kingdom could expect on average to live to 76.6 years and 81.0 years of age respectively.
