The forecast for male life expectancy at age 65 in Japan indicates a steady trend from 2024 to 2028, with a consistent gap of 5 years less than women. The difference stood at -4.9 years in 2023, reflecting a slight widening trend. From 2024 onwards, the gap remains constant at 5 years, showing no year-on-year percentage change or variation across the period. The consistency over these years suggests a stable CAGR of 0% during this forecast term, indicating no further divergence in life expectancy between genders over this period.
Future trends to watch include advancements in healthcare and lifestyle changes that could enhance male longevity, possibly narrowing the gap. Moreover, societal shifts and policy reforms in elder care and healthcare services could impact life expectancy trends significantly.
