Europe

Europe is a continent steeped in history and cultural richness, known for its influential role in global politics, economics, and the arts. Spanning from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east, Europe is made up of 44 countries, each with its own distinct traditions, languages, and societal structures. The continent is marked by both long-established nations and dynamic modern societies, reflecting a complex blend of heritage and progress. This page explores countries across the continent, offering a deeper look into regional patterns and trends in life expectancy over time.

Life Expectancy Over Time

This graph shows life expectancy in European countries from 2000-2015. Unlike other countries, one particular country has not dominated the top life expectancy for an extended period of time. We see a big range of life expectancies ranging from 65 to nearly 90 years with the bulk of countries in between 70 and 85 years.

Distribution of Life Expectancy of European Countries in 2015

This graph shows the distribution of life expectancies in European countries in 2015. We can see the max is 88 years, the min is 71.3 years and the median is 81 years.

Life Expectancy of European Countries in 2015

This graph shows the life expectancy of European countries in 2015. We can see all countries boast a life expectancy over 70 years with Slovania boasting the highest at 88 years. Additionally most countries fall right around the 80 year mark.

Life Expectancy vs GDP

This graph shows the life expectancy of European countries in 2015 compared to their GDP per capita (USD). In Europe we do not really see a postive correlation with GDP per capita and life expectancy. The countries with the highest life expectancy tend to have a relatively low GDP per capita.

2015 Life Expectancy by Country and Status in Europe

This graph shows the life expectancy of European countries in 2015 indicated by the size of the respective countries slice, and displays whether the country is developing or developed. We can see Europe has 13 developed countries and that all countries have a relatively similar life expectancy.