Average life expectancy in Taiwan rose to more than 81 years in 2025 [1].
This recovery follows a decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which had pushed average life expectancy down to just under 80 years in 2022 [1]. The rebound suggests a return to stability for the general population after several years of health volatility.
Data shows a divide in how different groups have recovered. Women lived for an average of 83 to 84 years [1, 2]. However, the recovery for men has been slower. Depending on the reporting source, average life expectancy for men ranges from nearly 78 years to 79.1 years [1, 2].
One report said that life expectancy for men has still not returned to pre-pandemic levels, although it has for women [2]. This suggests that the long-term impacts of the pandemic may have affected the male population more severely or persistently.
Regional disparities also exist within the island. The highest regional life expectancy is found in Taipei [1]. Conversely, the lowest figures are recorded in the eastern county of Taitung [1].
These shifts reflect a broader national trend of stabilizing health outcomes. The return to pre-pandemic levels overall indicates that the healthcare system has managed the fallout of the 2022 low [1].
“Average life expectancy in Taiwan rose to more than 81 years in 2025”
The recovery of Taiwan's life expectancy indicates a successful systemic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the gender gap highlights a lingering vulnerability among men. The disparity between Taipei and Taitung further underscores a geographic divide in healthcare access or environmental factors that continues to influence longevity regardless of national trends.
