On World Health Day, Eurostat released data showing that in 2024, 68.5% of the EU population rated their health as very good or good, while 8.5% rated it as bad or very bad and 23% as fair. Among younger people, 91.3% of those aged 16‑24 reported good health, the figure falling to 61.1% for ages 55‑64 and only 40.0% for those 65 and older. Among the elderly, Ireland had the highest share at 62.0%, followed by Belgium at 57.4% and Luxembourg at 56.8%. In contrast, Lithuania (12.5%) and Latvia (13.1%) recorded the lowest proportions of older adults reporting good health. The data highlights a clear age gradient in health perceptions across the EU and suggests a need for targeted public health initiatives.
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