Italy remains one of the longest-living countries in the world, with life expectancy at birth reaching 83.4 years in 2024. That figure places the country at the top of Europe and confirms a long-term upward trend that has reshaped the nation’s demographic profile. Compared with 1990, life expectancy has increased by about 8 years for men and 6.5 years for women, a remarkable gain over just three decades.
Men now have an average life expectancy of 81.5 years, while women reach 85.6, leaving a gender gap of just over 4 years. These numbers show how far Italy has come. In the late 19th century, life expectancy in the country was below 30 years, one of the lowest levels in Europe at the time. Today, the picture is completely different.
