In 2024, the forecast for male life expectancy at age 65 in the US is 16.2 years, starting from a benchmark established in 2023. The data shows a consistent decline over the forecasted period, reaching 15.3 years by 2028. The year-on-year variations indicate a reduction trend, with percentage decreases such as -1.23% from 2024 to 2025, -1.25% from 2025 to 2026, -1.90% from 2026 to 2027, and -1.29% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over this period suggests an average annual decline.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential impacts of health advancements on reversing the declining trend.
- Socioeconomic factors that might influence life expectancy.
- Evolving healthcare policies and their effects on senior health outcomes.
