Zurich

Latest value

· 2024

84.2 Years

CH 84.2 · +0.0 Years vs country · Europe 80.8 · +3.4 Years vs Europe

Rank in country

4 / 7

Among 7 regions in Switzerland

Rank in Europe

18 / 267

Among 267 European regions

Population

1,605,508

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 Zurich compares

Higher is better · Range 80.8–85.2

Zurich 84.2

Switzerland 84.2

Europe 80.8

Switzerland +0.0 Years Europe +3.4 Years

Regional map

· 2024 · 7 regions

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Regional insights

Regional position

Zurich recorded 84.2 Years in 2024, broadly in line with the national benchmark for Switzerland but more favorable than the European regional benchmark.

Recent change

From 2020 to 2024, the indicator improved noticeably from 83.4 Years to 84.2 Years. The latest reading was broadly stable compared with 2023.

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