English–German
“life expectancy” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈleːbn̩sɛɐ̯ˌvaʁtʊŋ/
Example
Die Verbesserung der Medizin erhöht die Lebenserwartung.
Improvements in medicine are raising life expectancy.
How to say “life expectancy” in German
“Life expectancy” in German is Lebenserwartung.
A statistical estimate of lifespan that applies to a defined group rather than guaranteeing a particular person's age at death.
Example sentences with Lebenserwartung
Die Lebenserwartung bei der Geburt gilt oft als Indikator für die Gesundheit einer Bevölkerung.
Life expectancy at birth is often considered an indicator of a population's health.
Tips for using Lebenserwartung
- Conditions are often specified with phrases such as bei der Geburt or nach Altersgruppen when reporting this statistic.