TOH edition: Sunday, 4 October 2026 · Health & Medicine
Lost ground on longer lives can be regained—global life expectancy reached 73.3 years, nearly its pre-pandemic level
Reported by UN News - Global perspective Human stories
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Global life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, almost matching the 73.4 years recorded in 2019, according to WHO’s latest estimates. The recovery shows that major setbacks in longevity need not be permanent, although years lived in good health have recovered more slowly.
The world has regained much of the longevity lost during the pandemic, giving a measurable reason to believe health progress can recover after a major setback.
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