Health in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom: official figures
A girl born in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2022-2024 could expect 58.6 years in good health and a boy 58.2 years; women's figure is 2nd shortest of 9 English regions (England: 61.3 and 60.9 years).
What is the life expectancy in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Life expectancy at birth in Yorkshire and the Humber was 82.3 years for women and 78.3 for men in 2022-2024, so women there spend about 23.7 years of life in poor health on average.
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow many adults are obese in Yorkshire and the Humber?
29.1% of adults in Yorkshire and the Humber were living with obesity in 2024/25 (OHID estimate from the Active Lives survey), 4th highest rate of 9 English regions; England stood at 26.6%.
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyWhat is the child obesity rate in Yorkshire and the Humber?
The National Child Measurement Programme found obesity in 12.0% of reception children (aged 4 to 5) and 24.1% of Year 6 children (aged 10 to 11) in Yorkshire and the Humber in 2024/25; the Year 6 rate is 3rd highest of 9 English regions.
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow many people die early from heart disease in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Preventable deaths from heart and circulatory disease among people under 75 ran at 35.6 per 100,000 in Yorkshire and the Humber over 2022-2024, 2nd highest rate of 9 English regions (England 30.2).
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyAre cancers diagnosed early in Yorkshire and the Humber?
52.4% of new cancers in Yorkshire and the Humber were diagnosed at stage 1 or 2 in 2018, when treatment works best (2nd lowest share of 9 regions; England 54.6%).
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow happy are people in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Adults in Yorkshire and the Humber rated their life satisfaction 7.41 out of 10 and their anxiety 3.28 out of 10 in 2022/23 (ONS Annual Population Survey; England 7.44 and 3.24).
Source: Office for National Statistics · saved copyHow Yorkshire and the Humber compares with other region of Englands
Healthy life expectancy at birth, women (years) (2022-2024)
Yorkshire and the Humber ranks 8 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 58.6 |
| 9 | North East | 56.9 |
Healthy life expectancy at birth, men (years) (2022-2024)
Yorkshire and the Humber ranks 8 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 58.2 |
| 9 | North East | 57.0 |
Adults living with obesity (2024/25)
Yorkshire and the Humber ranks 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North East | 33.1% |
| 2 | East Midlands | 29.5% |
| 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% |
Preventable cardiovascular deaths under 75, per 100,000 (age-standardised) (2022-2024)
Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | Preventable cardiovascular deaths under 75, per 100,000 (age-standardised) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North West | 37.2 |
| 2 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 35.6 |
| 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 |
Healthy life expectancy at birth, females (years) (2022 to 2024)
Yorkshire and the Humber ranks 10 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Healthy life expectancy at birth, females (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | West Midlands | 59.6 |
| 7 | Scotland | 59.4 |
| 8 | East Midlands | 59.3 |
| 9 | North West | 59.2 |
| 10 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 58.6 |
| 11 | Wales | 58.5 |
| 12 | North East | 56.9 |
Healthy life expectancy at birth, males (years) (2022 to 2024)
Yorkshire and the Humber ranks 11 of 12, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Healthy life expectancy at birth, males (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | West Midlands | 60.2 |
| 7 | East Midlands | 59.4 |
| 8 | Wales | 59.2 |
| 9 | Scotland | 59.1 |
| 10 | North West | 58.3 |
| 11 | Yorkshire and the Humber | 58.2 |
| 12 | North East | 57.0 |
Public spending on health per head (£) (2024-25)
Yorkshire and the Humber ranks 8 of 12, highest first. Identifiable public expenditure on health, Country and Regional Analysis
| Rank | Region | Public spending on health per head (£) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | North West | £3,644 |
| 6 | Scotland | £3,539 |
| 7 | West Midlands | £3,478 |
| 8 | Yorkshire and the Humber | £3,356 |
| 9 | South West | £3,309 |
| 10 | East Midlands | £3,168 |
| 11 | East of England | £3,091 |
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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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