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What are men aged 30–34 in Belgium most likely to die from?

For a 32-year-old man in Belgium, the most likely causes of death over the next 10 years are suicide, road accidents and other injuries — together 37% of the risk. The chance of dying in the next 12 months is 0.06% (1 in 1,619); over 10 years it is 1.0%.

Next 12 months
0.06%
1 in 1,619
Next 10 years
1.0%
1 in 98
Life expectancy
81
about 49 more years on average
The surpriseAt 32, the top risk in the next 10 years isn't aging — it's suicide.
Most likely causes

Share of all deaths in the next 10 years.

  1. 01Suicide24%
    0.25% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.5%
  2. 02Road accidents6.9%
    0.07% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.42%
  3. 03Other injuries (incl. undetermined intent)6.4%
    0.06% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.75%
  4. 04Heart attack & coronary heart disease4.3%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 7.2%
  5. 05Other cancers4.2%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.2%
  6. 06Accidental poisoning & overdose4.1%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.24%
  7. 07Other neurological disease (e.g. epilepsy)4.0%
    0.04% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.1%
  8. 08Other accidents3.4%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.9%
  9. 09Heart failure & other heart disease3.4%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 11%
  10. 10Liver disease (incl. alcohol-related)3.3%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.4%
Show the other 30 causes36% together
  1. 11Other causes2.6%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  2. 12Lung cancer2.6%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 6.1%
  3. 13Brain cancer2.6%
    0.03% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.62%
  4. 14Leukaemia & lymphoma2.3%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  5. 15Homicide1.9%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.05%
  6. 16Drug use disorder1.9%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.07%
  7. 17Stroke1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.0%
  8. 18Falls1.7%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.2%
  9. 19High blood pressure & other circulatory disease1.6%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.9%
  10. 20Alcohol use disorder1.6%
    0.02% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.41%
  11. 21Infections (e.g. sepsis, hepatitis, HIV)1.4%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  12. 22Pneumonia & flu1.3%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 5.0%
  13. 23Drowning1.3%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.08%
  14. 24Other digestive disease1.2%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.5%
  15. 25Colorectal cancer1.1%
    0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  16. 26Pancreatic cancer0.98%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.7%
  17. 27Other lung disease0.90%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 3.4%
  18. 28Melanoma (skin cancer)0.87%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.35%
  19. 29Congenital conditions0.80%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.11%
  20. 30COPD & chronic lung disease0.79%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 4.6%
  21. 31Liver cancer0.79%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%
  22. 32Stomach cancer0.76%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.69%
  23. 33Diabetes0.70%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.3%
  24. 34Other mental health conditions0.66%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.34%
  25. 35Kidney disease0.56%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.3%
  26. 36Oesophageal cancer0.42%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.85%
  27. 37Mouth, throat & larynx cancer0.22%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.71%
  28. 38COVID-190.20%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 2.5%
  29. 39Kidney cancer0.13%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 0.58%
  30. 40Bladder cancer0.05%
    <0.01% chance over 10 years · lifetime 1.2%

Some of these risks are about mental health and substances. They are among the most preventable — if you or someone you love is struggling, call 1813 (Zelfmoordlijn) or 0800 32 123 (Centre de Prévention du Suicide) — free and confidential, any time (or findahelpline.com).

For people like a 32-year-old man in Belgium, not a personal prediction. Based on official mortality data for Belgium (2023), Eurostat. Personal risk also depends on health and habits.

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Check-ups recommended for a 32-year-old man in Belgium

If a parent, brother, sister or child had:

Based on the Belgian regional screening programmes, INAMI/RIZIV rules and European guidelines. Your doctor may suggest more, or sooner, depending on your health. Educational, not medical advice.

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Same age in other countries

Questions

What is the most common cause of death for men aged 30–34 in Belgium?
Suicide: 24% of the risk of dying over the next 10 years for a 32-year-old man in Belgium, followed by road accidents and other injuries.
What is the chance that a 32-year-old man in Belgium dies in the next year?
0.06% (1 in 1,619). Over the next 10 years it is 1.0% (1 in 98).
How long can a 32-year-old man in Belgium expect to live?
On average, to about 81 — around 49 more years, based on Belgium's current death rates.
Which check-ups are recommended for a 32-year-old man in Belgium?
Blood pressure check. Based on the Belgian regional screening programmes, INAMI/RIZIV rules and European guidelines.
Can these risks be lowered?
Many of them, yes. Smoking, alcohol, activity and weight change these numbers a lot, and screening finds several cancers early. Odainn's personal numbers adjust the statistics for your own habits and rank the changes that give you the most years back. This is educational information, not medical advice.

Computed by Odainn from official Eurostat mortality statistics for Belgium (2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.