| Relevance/rationale of the indicator (resp. why the indicator was chosen to measure the target and how it is suitable for these purposes) |
Life expectancy is an indicator of the mortality rate of a population, which is, among other things, a reflection of the health status of the population. |
| Target value of the indicator and its evaluation |
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| Definition |
The indicator shows the average number of years an x-year-old individual can expect to live, given the mortality conditions of the reference period. |
| Measuring unit |
Number of years |
| Indicator disaggregation |
By sex
By age
By region
By district
By AD MEP |
| Reference period (resp. the period to which the indicator relates) |
Year |
| Related geographical area |
CZ (NUTS 0), regions (NUTS 3), districts, administrative districts of municipalities with extended powers (AD MEP) |
| Comment |
The input data for the calculation of the indicator at the regional level is based on the territorial breakdown valid as of 1 January of each year of the reference periods. |
