The average life expectancy in Bulgaria is on the rise, reaching 75.6 years for the period 2022–2024, according to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI). This marks an increase of 2.1 years compared to the previous period (2021–2023), showing a gradual return to pre-pandemic trends. Life expectancy continues to differ significantly between men and women. For Bulgarian men, the average is 71.9 years , while women live substantially longer - by 7.4 years on average - with