Life expectancy28 Apr 2026Scotland's population set to fall due to drop in migrationThe National Records of Scotland said the change is "mainly driven by migration falling from unusually high levels". 28 Apr 202627 Apr 2026UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decadePoor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.27 Apr 202619 Feb 2026Healthy life expectancy falls across ScotlandNew figures show people in Scotland are spending a greater proportion of their life in poor health than previously. 19 Feb 202619 Feb 2026The market town where people live the longestWe ask Wokingham's older residents the secret to living a long life.19 Feb 202610 Dec 2025Life expectancy in Scotland increases to pre-pandemic levelsThe average life expectancy for 2022 to 2024 was 77.12 years for men and 81.06 years for women, according to the National Records of Scotland. 10 Dec 202527 Oct 2025Male life expectancy up 1.4 years over last decadeThe research showed women's life expectancy remained the same, Public Health Jersey said.27 Oct 20258 Sep 2025Plea to tackle life expectancy disparity in countyA councillor points out that people in Oakham live 10 years longer than those in Corby.8 Sep 202514 Aug 2025Scotland's population tops 5.5m for the first timeInternational migration has fuelled a record high in the number of people living in Scotland, new figures reveal.14 Aug 20252 Jul 2025Lower life expectancy rates 'unfair and avoidable'Report finds life expectancy in Gateshead and County Durham is lower than the national average.2 Jul 2025...
