Life Expectancy Calculator

This tool compares your age with an average life expectancy to show how much of that span has passed — purely for interest, not medical advice.

Enter your date of birth and a life expectancy.

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About this tool

This tool compares your age with an average life expectancy to show how much of that span has passed — purely for interest, not medical advice. For your exact age in years, months and days use the age calculator. Related tools: date calculator, time calculator, day of the week, event countdowns.

Frequently asked questions

How is the percentage of life lived calculated?

Divide your current age by the life expectancy you entered, then multiply by 100. The result shows how much of that span has passed so far.

What life expectancy should I use?

Global average life expectancy is around 73 years, but it varies widely by country and sex. Enter a figure that fits your situation; the default is 80.

Is this a prediction of how long I will live?

No. It is an illustrative comparison with a chosen average and should not be treated as medical or actuarial advice.