Health in London, United Kingdom: official figures
A girl born in London in 2022-2024 could expect 62.9 years in good health and a boy 62.9 years; women's figure is 2nd longest of 9 English regions (England: 61.3 and 60.9 years).
What is the life expectancy in London?
Life expectancy at birth in London was 84.7 years for women and 80.5 for men in 2022-2024, so women there spend about 21.8 years of life in poor health on average.
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow many adults are obese in London?
20.4% of adults in London were living with obesity in 2024/25 (OHID estimate from the Active Lives survey), the lowest rate of 9 English regions; England stood at 26.6%.
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyWhat is the child obesity rate in London?
The National Child Measurement Programme found obesity in 9.8% of reception children (aged 4 to 5) and 23.2% of Year 6 children (aged 10 to 11) in London in 2024/25; the Year 6 rate is 5th highest of 9 English regions.
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow many people die early from heart disease in London?
Preventable deaths from heart and circulatory disease among people under 75 ran at 29.6 per 100,000 in London over 2022-2024, 4th lowest rate of 9 English regions (England 30.2).
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyAre cancers diagnosed early in London?
55.9% of new cancers in London were diagnosed at stage 1 or 2 in 2018, when treatment works best (4th highest share of 9 regions; England 54.6%).
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow happy are people in London?
Adults in London rated their life satisfaction 7.35 out of 10 and their anxiety 3.34 out of 10 in 2022/23 (ONS Annual Population Survey; England 7.44 and 3.24).
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow London compares with other region of Englands
Healthy life expectancy at birth, women (years) (2022-2024)
London ranks 2 of 9, highest first. The 9 regions of England only; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are compared on their own pages.
| Rank | Region | Healthy life expectancy at birth, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South East | 64.3 |
| 2 | London | 62.9 |
| 3 | South West | 62.4 |
| 4 | East of England | 62.0 |
| 5 | West Midlands | 59.6 |
| 6 | East Midlands | 59.3 |
| 7 | North West | 59.2 |
Healthy life expectancy at birth, men (years) (2022-2024)
London ranks 2 of 9, highest first. The 9 regions of England only; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are compared on their own pages.
| Rank | Region | Healthy life expectancy at birth, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South East | 63.0 |
| 2 | London | 62.9 |
| 3 | South West | 62.4 |
| 4 | East of England | 62.3 |
| 5 | West Midlands | 60.2 |
| 6 | East Midlands | 59.4 |
| 7 | North West | 58.3 |
Adults living with obesity (2024/25)
London ranks 9 of 9, highest first. The 9 regions of England only; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are compared on their own pages.
| Rank | Region | Adults living with obesity |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | West Midlands | 29.2% |
| 4 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 29.1% |
| 5 | North West | 28.6% |
| 6 | East of England | 27.7% |
| 7 | South West | 26.7% |
| 8 | South East | 24.4% |
| 9 | London | 20.4% |
Preventable cardiovascular deaths under 75, per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2022-2024)
London ranks 6 of 9, highest first. The 9 regions of England only; Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are compared on their own pages.
| Rank | Region | Preventable cardiovascular deaths under 75, per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | North East | 34.9 |
| 4 | West Midlands | 33.9 |
| 5 | East Midlands | 32.2 |
| 6 | London | 29.6 |
| 7 | East of England | 26.0 |
| 8 | South West | 25.5 |
| 9 | South East | 23.5 |
Healthy life expectancy at birth, females (years) (2022 to 2024)
London ranks 2 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Healthy life expectancy at birth, females (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South East | 64.3 |
| 2 | London | 62.9 |
| 3 | South West | 62.4 |
| 4 | East of England | 62.0 |
| 5 | Northern Ireland | 60.7 |
| 6 | West Midlands | 59.6 |
| 7 | Scotland | 59.4 |
Healthy life expectancy at birth, males (years) (2022 to 2024)
London ranks 2 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Healthy life expectancy at birth, males (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South East | 63.0 |
| 2 | London | 62.9 |
| 3 | South West | 62.4 |
| 4 | East of England | 62.3 |
| 5 | Northern Ireland | 60.8 |
| 6 | West Midlands | 60.2 |
| 7 | East Midlands | 59.4 |
Public spending on health per head (£) (2024-25)
London ranks 1 of 12, highest first. Identifiable public expenditure on health, Country and Regional Analysis
| Rank | Region | Public spending on health per head (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London | £4,220 |
| 2 | Wales | £3,758 |
| 3 | North East | £3,694 |
| 4 | Northern Ireland | £3,659 |
| 5 | North West | £3,644 |
| 6 | Scotland | £3,539 |
| 7 | West Midlands | £3,478 |
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Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Explore Local Statistics: all datasets (116 indicators for UK local areas, regions and nations), spreadsheet generated 22 October 2026, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 ae2f3a7b3960…)
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