Cantabria

Latest value

· 2024

84 Years

ES 84 · +0.0 Years vs country · Europe 80.8 · +3.2 Years vs Europe

Rank in country

8 / 19

Among 19 regions in Spain

Rank in Europe

26 / 267

Among 267 European regions

Population

590,851

Regional population · 2024

Recent trend

What this indicator measures

Measures the average number of years a newborn would live if the age-specific mortality conditions observed in the reference period remained applicable throughout life.

Higher values generally represent a more favorable situation.

How Cantabria compares

Higher is better · Range 80.8–85.7

Cantabria 84

Spain 84

Europe 80.8

Spain +0.0 Years Europe +3.2 Years

Regional map

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Regional insights

Regional position

Cantabria recorded 84 Years in 2024, broadly in line with the national benchmark for Spain but more favorable than the European regional benchmark.

Recent change

From 2020 to 2024, the indicator improved noticeably from 83 Years to 84 Years, but the latest year moved against that trend, with a modest deterioration.

Related indicators

The topic picture is mixed: the result for Material deprivation is less favorable than the European regional benchmark and has recently deteriorated, while the result for Rooms per person is more favorable and has recently improved.