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2021 SSA Period Life Table
Life Expectancy Calculator
See your survival probability curve and median life expectancy based on US actuarial data. Adjust for lifestyle factors like smoking, exercise, BMI, and education to see how your choices could affect your longevity.
Your Estimated Life Expectancy
Median Life Expectancy
Enter your age above to see your estimate.
25th Percentile
25% chance of dying before this age
Median (50th pct)
50% chance of surviving to this age
75th Percentile
25% chance of living beyond this age
Lifestyle-Adjusted Estimate
Survival Probability Curve
Key Correlates of Longevity
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Not Smoking
Smokers lose on average 10 years of life expectancy. Quitting even in middle age substantially recovers lost years.
+10 yrs
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Regular Exercise (3+ times/week)
Consistent moderate exercise correlates with 3–5 additional years and dramatically better quality of life.
+3–5 yrs
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Healthy Weight (BMI 18.5–25)
Obesity (BMI 30+) is associated with 5–8 fewer years, driven by cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other comorbidities.
+3–5 yrs
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Higher Education
College graduates live 3–5 years longer on average, likely due to better healthcare access, income, lower-stress jobs, and health literacy.
+3–5 yrs
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Strong Social Connections
Social isolation is a major risk factor. Strong relationships and community ties correlate with 5–7 additional years of life.
+5–7 yrs
Note: These figures reflect population-level correlations from epidemiological research, not pure individual causation. Genetics, environment, healthcare access, and luck also play significant roles. Improving any single factor is beneficial; the greatest gains come from combining multiple healthy behaviors.