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How long will an 87-year-old man in Germany live?

Move the controls. Life expectancy and the chance of reaching each age, from official mortality statistics for 37 countries in Europe and North America.

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Age

Sex at birth

Official mortality statistics are published by sex at birth, which is why we ask.

Life expectancy

About 92 years old

At today's death rates, an 87-year-old man in Germany can expect 4.9 more years on average.

Reaches 9067%
Reaches 1002%

Period life expectancy: what today's death rates imply, without guessing future medical progress — so for younger people it is, if anything, on the low side. A statistic for people like you, not a prediction.

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What's most likely to cut it short?

The causes, ranked — and the changes worth the most years.

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What to do about it

Check-ups recommended for an 87-year-old man in Germany

Blood pressure check
every 3 years from 35 — the Check-up 35 (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar)
Bowel cancer screening (stool test)
from 50: a colonoscopy (twice, 10 years apart) or a stool test every 2 years
Flu vaccine
every autumn from 60
Cholesterol & heart-risk check
every 3 years from 35 — part of the Check-up 35
Aortic aneurysm scan (ultrasound)
once, men from 65 (ultrasound)
Pneumonia vaccine (pneumococcal)
once from 60
Skin cancer check
every 2 years from 35
RSV vaccine
once from 75 (60–74 with some health conditions — ask your doctor)
Blood sugar test (diabetes)
every 3 years from 35 — part of the Check-up 35
Shingles vaccine
2 doses, from 60

Based on statutory health insurance (G-BA) screening and STIKO vaccine recommendations. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

Every age at once: life expectancy in Germany by age.

Where an 87-year-old man lives longest

The age people like this reach on average, in each of the 37 countries we cover — Germany ranks 26th. Each links to that country's table by age.