Office for National Statistics data estimates the probability of a person surviving from birth to age 75. The probabilities are based on the assumption that individuals would experience a given year's age-specific mortality rates throughout their lives, making results comparable over time and between areas. This dataset is designated as National Statistics and was last updated on 2026-07-08.
Use Cases
- Analyze regional health disparities based on survival probability estimates for local authorities.
- Model trends in premature mortality over time using comparable annual estimates.
- Compare life expectancy outcomes between different geographic areas in England and Wales.
Strengths
- Data is designated as National Statistics, indicating official quality standards.
- Probabilities are calculated to be comparable over time and between areas, supporting longitudinal and spatial analysis.
- Source agency is the authoritative Office for National Statistics.
Limitations
- Row count and specific column definitions are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- Office for National Statistics
- Collection Method
- Estimates based on age-specific mortality rates.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-07-08 13:33:23.822468; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Local authorities in England and Wales