The Turkish Statistical Institute released a statement on Monday revealing a slight dip in the country's life expectancy at birth.

According to the report, "Life Expectancy at Birth," which represents the average lifespan of a newborn considering current mortality rates, decreased from 77.7 years in the 2019-2021 period to 77.5 years in the 2020-2022 period.

One notable trend highlighted in the report is the gender gap in life expectancy. Females in Turkey are living longer than their male counterparts by an average of 5.5 years. In 2019-2021, males had a life expectancy of 75 years, which decreased to 74.8 years in the 2020-2022 period. Conversely, female life expectancy went from 80.5 years to 80.3 years during the same time frame.

Further analysis shows that life expectancy at age 15, considered the beginning of working age, is 63.5 years on average. However, this figure differs significantly between genders, with males expected to live 60.8 years and females 66.2 years from this point.

At age 30, the average remaining life expectancy is 48.9 years for the Turkish population, with males expected to live 46.3 years and females 51.5 years. This age sees a gender gap of 5.2 years in life expectancy.

For those reaching age 50, the average remaining life expectancy is 29.8 years, with males expected to live 27.4 years and females 32.2 years, indicating a gender difference in longevity.

At age 65, the gender gap in life expectancy remains pronounced. According to the data from 2020-2022, individuals at this age can expect an average of 17.1 years of additional life. However, males are expected to live 15.3 more years, while females are expected to enjoy 18.8 additional years, a difference of 3.5 years.

These statistics shed light on the evolving demographics and health trends in Türkiye, highlighting the longer life expectancy of females and the changing dynamics of the country's population. (ILKHA)