The Local Switzerland

Life expectancy figures illustrate inequality in Switzerland

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:55:38 +0100

Swiss life expectancy is on the rise, but your level of education is becoming the dominant factor in how long you live - and your quality of life.

Life expectancy: Swiss set to live longer and prosper

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:00:14 +0200

One in four girls born in Switzerland in 2017 could live to be 100 while one in eight boys born in that year could reach the same milestone, according to data published on Thursday.

Revealed: living in Switzerland could prolong your life

Fri, 20 May 2016 11:45:16 +0200

Swiss men live on average the longest lives in the entire world, according to an annual report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Swiss women expect to live to 84

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:22:34 +0200

The Swiss Federal Office of Statistics has released new figures on life expectancy, but there are large differences between regions.