Rank in country
2 / 4
Among 4 regions in Slovakia
Western Slovakia - Life Expectancy
Regional factual view for Life Expectancy in Western Slovakia (2024).
Western Slovakia
Latest value
· 2024
78.4 Years
SK 78.4 · +0.0 Years vs country · Europe 80.8 · -2.4 Years vs Europe
Rank in Europe
224 / 267
Among 267 European regions
Population
1,802,517
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 Western Slovakia compares
Higher is better · Range 78–80.8
Western Slovakia
78.4
Slovakia
78.4
Europe
80.8
Slovakia +0.0 Years
Europe -2.4 Years
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Regional insights
Regional position
Western Slovakia recorded 78.4 Years in 2024, broadly in line with the national benchmark for Slovakia but less favorable than the European regional benchmark.
Recent change
From 2020 to 2024, the indicator improved substantially from 77 Years to 78.4 Years; the latest annual movement was in the same direction.
Related indicators
The topic picture is mixed: the result for Rooms per person is less favorable than the European regional benchmark, while the result for Severe deprivation is more favorable. The result for Material deprivation has recently deteriorated.