This research highlights how people in France are living longer at every stage of life — not just because of reduced child mortality, but also due to improved health and living standards for adults and seniors. Data from 1816 to 2023 shows steady gains in life expectancy for all age groups, with notable resilience even during major historical events like wars and pandemics. Source: Our World in Data (Esteban Ortiz-Ospina) Data: Human Mortality Database & UN WPP