The average life expectancy in Germany is 81.2 years, three months lower than the EU average, according to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Spain has the highest life expectancy at 84 years, while Bulgaria has the lowest at 75.8 years. The OECD notes that since 2019, life expectancy in Germany has virtually stopped increasing.
At the same time, Germany spends more on healthcare than any other EU country, dedicating one-eighth of its GDP to the sector. In 2022, this amounted to 5,300 euros per person, 50% higher than the EU average. Austria follows with 4,745 euros per person, while Romania has the lowest figure at 1,632 euros per person.
The OECD points out that increasing life expectancy requires additional medical staff. From the age of 65, when people still have an average of 20 years to live, more than half of individuals in the EU suffer from illnesses or disabilities that require regular medical care. However, 20 EU countries are facing a shortage of doctors and healthcare personnel.
