Life Expectancy Estimator
Get a general, simplified life expectancy estimate based on your current age and two major lifestyle factors: smoking and regular exercise.
About this life expectancy estimator
This is a simplified wellness tool, not an actuarial or medical instrument, built to illustrate in a general way how major lifestyle factors are associated with life expectancy statistics at a population level.
How life expectancy estimator works
Starting from a general population baseline, the estimate adjusts down for smoking status and adjusts based on regular exercise, reflecting commonly cited population-level associations between these factors and average lifespan.
Common uses
- Getting a general sense of how lifestyle factors relate to life expectancy statistics
- Motivating a lifestyle change by visualizing its general association with longevity
- Educational exploration of population health statistics
How to use this tool
- Enter your current age.
- Indicate whether you smoke.
- Indicate whether you exercise regularly.
- See a general life expectancy estimate.
What to know before using it
This is a general wellness indicator built on simplified population averages, not a personal medical or actuarial prediction. It cannot account for genetics, specific health conditions, or your actual medical history, consult a healthcare professional for anything related to your real health outlook.
Privacy and browser-first processing
This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a medical or actuarial prediction?
No, this is a simplified general wellness estimate based on population-level statistics, not a personal medical or insurance-grade prediction. It cannot know your actual health history or genetics.
Why does smoking have such a large impact in this estimate?
Smoking is one of the most well-documented factors associated with reduced average life expectancy at a population level in public health research, this estimate reflects that general association, not a certainty for any individual.