European pensioners are very different from Russian. They look different and spend their leisure time, travel a lot, slowly walk in the evenings to cozy cafes. In addition, life expectancy in Germany is much longer than in Russia.
How many years live in Russia?
In the UN ranking, Russia ranks 110th out of 115, overtaking Fiji, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Belize. The average life expectancy at home is 71 years, according to the Federal State Statistics Service. 65 for men and 76 for women. This difference exists for several reasons:
- First, the vast territory of Russia affects this indicator. Some regions lead a very traditional way of life, there are settlements that have preserved ancient customs. The difference in average in Moscow and the Republic of Tuva differs by almost 20 years.
- Secondly, the Great Patriotic War left its mark, which was not long enough to no longer influence the situation, the Chechen war, the conflict in Ukraine and other local wars. The army consists mainly of men under the age of 30. If a large number of them die on the battlefield, this is reflected in the statistics.
- Thirdly, the disease. In particular, alcohol poisoning, dependence or death due to the influence of alcohol. More men than women suffer from this rather common phenomenon in Russia, as they often do not have economic or real freedom, especially in conservative regions.
Life expectancy in Germany by years
Europe as a whole is an extremely favorable place for older people. Germany is in 20th place in the UN ranking. It was ahead of Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, Australia and some European countries.
Due to World War II, the average life expectancy of men in Germany is also less than that of women. The difference is 5 years, and in recent years, men are actively catching up with women.
So, the average life expectancy in Germany is 80.9 years. Which is 10 years more than in native Russia. Men live on average 78.2 years, and the average life expectancy in Germany for women is 83.1 years.
A hundred years ago, Germans lived an average of 55-60 years. In addition, according to forecasts, in the near future, pensioners will live an average of 88-90 years, as medicine and science are developing, and the standard of living continues to grow. But statistics do not take into account possible wars, cataclysms and natural disasters.
Factors affecting life expectancy in Germany
- First of all, the climate affects. In Germany there are no frosts, high humidity, heat or floods. Such weather is as comfortable as possible for a person.
- Of great importance are the social guarantees that the country provides its residents. High pensions, an affordable urban environment, and financial opportunities affect the lives of pensioners.
- In their youth, the Germans do not have to process, because the average salary is consistent with prices and allows you to live well and comfortably, eat well and rest.
- High standard of living and medicine in the country as a whole. The healthcare system, which is one of the highest in Europe and the world. The popularity of sports and active lifestyles. Promoting healthy habits and limiting (e.g. financial) negative ones.
Reasons for the difference with Russia
Life expectancy in Germany and in Russia is very different. There are several main reasons for this:
- The standard of living is the first and main reason. Quality of life is directly related to life expectancy.
- Climate. Russia is located in several climatic zones at once. In many regions, harsh and long winters, little sun and short summers.
- Pollution Germany has fewer industrial enterprises, and the technology for cleaning and neutralizing industrial waste is much better. As a result, pollution levels of water, soil and air are much lower. The poor environmental situation directly affects the state of health, and hence the life expectancy.
People on the planet as a whole began to live much longer. Permanent internecine wars have disappeared, world wars are left behind, the level of medicine is rising, the latest vaccines are being applied, the quality of food is much better. Now you can take care of yourself and monitor your health. The quality of life improves every year, and with it the average life expectancy. Germany is a great example.