Rank in country
6 / 38
Among 38 regions in Germany
Dresden - Life Expectancy
Regional factual view for Life Expectancy in Dresden (2024).
Dresden
Latest value
· 2024
82.1 Years
DE 81.2 · +0.9 Years vs country · Europe 80.8 · +1.3 Years vs Europe
Rank in Europe
119 / 267
Among 267 European regions
Population
1,589,143
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 Dresden compares
Higher is better · Range 79.5–82.7
Dresden
82.1
Germany
81.2
Europe
80.8
Germany +0.9 Years
Europe +1.3 Years
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Regional insights
Regional position
Dresden recorded 82.1 Years in 2024, a more favorable result than both the national benchmark for Germany and the European regional benchmark.
Recent change
From 2020 to 2024, the indicator improved substantially from 80.8 Years to 82.1 Years; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.