Women Live Longer Than Men: A Global Phenomenon

2025-02-25
Women Live Longer Than Men: A Global Phenomenon

Data from the UN's World Population Prospects reveals a global trend: women consistently outlive men. A chart visualizing 2023 life expectancy data for all countries shows women's life expectancy exceeding men's across the board. While slightly more boys are born, higher male mortality rates throughout childhood, adolescence, and adulthood contribute to this disparity. This article explores the reasons behind this intriguing phenomenon.