The data displays the life expectancy at birth of residents in the UK from 2000 to 2016, by gender. Life expectancy increased consistently for both genders during this time period. The life expectancy of women was higher than that of men for the entirety of this period, although the gap did decrease. In the 2000-2002 figures, females were expected to live 4.76 years longer whereas in 2013-2015 this had reduced to 3.73 years.
Further information specific to the UK regarding life expectancy, by gender and country is also available, revealing that out of all of the countries that make up the UK, the highest rate of life expectancy could be found in England.
