Köln

Latest value

· 2024

81.3 Years

DE 81.2 · +0.1 Years vs country · Europe 80.8 · +0.5 Years vs Europe

Rank in country

12 / 38

Among 38 regions in Germany

Rank in Europe

160 / 267

Among 267 European regions

Population

4,478,118

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 Köln compares

Higher is better · Range 79.5–82.7

Köln 81.3

Germany 81.2

Europe 80.8

Germany +0.1 Years Europe +0.5 Years

Regional map

· 2024 · 38 regions

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Regional insights

Regional position

Köln recorded 81.3 Years in 2024, a more favorable result than both the national benchmark for Germany and the European regional benchmark.

Recent change

After little overall change over the longer period, the latest year showed a modest improvement, moving from 81 Years to 81.3 Years.

Related indicators

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