HL Deb 30 January 2002 vol 631 cc37-8WA
Baroness Howe of Idlicote

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What are the current comparative life expectancy rates for men and women once they have reached the age of:

(a) 60; (h) 65; (c) 70; (d) 75; and (e) 80. [HL2449]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

The latest information on life expectancy is based on mortality rates experienced in the years 1998 to 2000. The requested information is as follows:

Expectation of life at given ages, United Kingdom, 1998–2000
Years
Age Males Females
60 19.2 22.8
65 15.4 18.7
70 12.1 14.9
75 9.2 11.5
80 6.9 8.6

Source:

Government Actuary's Department, Interim Life Tables 1998–2000.