What are people in Luxembourg most likely to die from, at each age?
Life expectancy at birth in Luxembourg is about 80 years for men and 85 for women. But what threatens people most changes with age — and until late middle age it is rarely what people expect. Pick an age group for the full picture.
Top cause = the most likely cause of death over the next 10 years (on wider screens, with its share of all risk) · 10-year risk = chance of dying from any cause within 10 years, for someone in the middle of the age group.
Suicide, overdoses and alcohol are among the most preventable causes of death. If you or someone you love is struggling, call SOS Détresse on 45 45 45 (11:00–23:00; Fri–Sat to 03:00) — free and confidential; at other times, call 112. Or find help at findahelpline.com.
Cancer screening in Luxembourg
- Breast cancerevery 2 years, ages 45–74
- Colorectal cancerevery 2 years, ages 45–74 (home stool test)
- Cervical cancera smear every 3 years, ages 25–69
- Lung cancerif you smoke or smoked heavily, ages 50–74 — ask whether it's offered
Based on Luxembourg's national screening programmes and European guidelines. Each cancer's page compares the programmes country by country.
Computed by Odainn from official Eurostat mortality statistics for Luxembourg (2018, 2019 and 2023) — how we calculate. Educational, not medical advice.