Men’s life expectancy rises in Hesse, while women’s remains unchanged

In Hesse, men’s life expectancy rose by 0.3 percent to 79.6 years in 2025 compared with 2024; women’s remained unchanged at 83.6 years.

Scientists cite men’s historically higher tobacco consumption as one possible reason for the difference.

Life expectancy rose nationwide, with men gaining ground in all 16 federal states while women’s life expectancy fell in some places.