2023 Scotland life expectancy increases to 80.9 for women, 76.9 for men, still lower than pre-pandemic and Western Europe averages.

Scotland's life expectancy has increased slightly from 2021 to 2023, reaching 80.9 years for women and 76.9 years for men, marking a rise of 14 weeks for men and nearly 7 weeks for women since 2020-2022. However, these figures remain lower than pre-pandemic levels and the lowest in Western Europe. Significant disparities exist between deprived and affluent areas, with Glasgow recording the lowest life expectancy.