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Falling life expectancy in Germany
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Destatis reports German life expectancy recovering after pandemic years
In July 2024 Germany's statistics office said life expectancy had recovered from the pandemic years but remained below the pre-pandemic trend.
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Destatis publishes 16th coordinated population projection for Germany
Germany's Federal Statistical Office released updated long-term population projections in 2025, with revised assumptions on future life expectancy.

Are Germans living shorter lives? Actuary says life expectancy is falling
An actuary reads the latest Destatis figures as proof that life expectancy in Germany is falling. The statistics office itself is more cautious.