Paper - Statistics Singapore

IVHighlights of Results27. This section presents key trends in life expectancies a nd the proportionexpected to be alive at selected ages for the Singapore resident population basedon the complete life table. Data for 2006 are preliminary.Life Expectancy28. Life expectancy at birth is an estimate of the average number of years anew born baby might expect to live, if he or she were to experience the ageratesof the reference period throughout his or her life. Lifespecific mortalityexpectancy at age 65 years 11 is an estimate of the average number of additionalyears a person who has reached the age of 65 years might expect to live, if he orshe were to experience the age-specific mortality rates of the reference period forthe remainder of his or her life.29. In 2006, a new-born Singapore resident could expect to live to 80 years, upfrom 79 years in 2003 (Table 1). Females could expect to live longer than males.A boy born in 2006 could expect to live an average of 78 years while a girl couldexpect to live an average of 83 years.30. Life expectancy at age 65 years has also improved. In 2006, the average 65-year old male and female can expect to live an average of 17 and 21 more yearsrespectively compared with 16 and 20 more years respectively in 2003.Table 1 Life Expectancy of Singapore’s Resident PopulationYearsAt BirthAt Age 65 yearsTotal Males Females Total Males Females2003 79.1 76.6 81.6 18.0 16.2 19.62004 79.6 77.1 82.0 18.4 16.5 20.02005 80.1 77.6 82.5 18.7 16.9 20.4P2006 80.4 78.0 82.8 19.0 17.2 20.6Proportion Expected t o be Living at Selected Ages31. Based on the age-specific mortality rates of the reference period, theproportion of persons at age x expected to be living at age x+t is computed as thenumber of persons expected to be living at age x+t divided by the number of11 For statistical purpose, the elderly population in Singapore is defined as those aged 65 years and over.6