Malaysians expected to live longer, women to outlive men
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Selangor recorded the highest life expectancy among the states and federal territories at 78.2 years, up from 77.9 years last year and 77.6 years in 2024.
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Malaysians are living longer, with life expectancy rising to 75.5 years in 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Women continue to have a longer projected lifespan than men. A girl born this year is expected to live to 78.1 years, while a boy is projected to reach 73.2 years, based on DOSM's Abridged Life Tables, Malaysia, 2024-2026.
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- Sep 30, 2026
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