The world is getting its years back: life expectancy climbs to 73.3

The World Health Organization's updated Global Health Estimates show global life expectancy rebounded to 73.3 years in 2023 — nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. The figures, covering 2000–2023, were released at the UN press briefing in Geneva on October 2. Non-communicable diseases now account for 74% of deaths worldwide, up from 58% in 2000 — a reminder that the next frontier is chronic disease.