According to the most recent Life Tables published by TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute), the average life expectancy in Türkiye stands at 78.1 years. However, several cities significantly exceed this national average, with Tunceli topping the list.
TUNCELİ
Life expectancy for women: 84.1 years
Life expectancy for men: 77.0 years
Overall average: 80.3 years
🥈 GÜMÜŞHANE
Women: 83.5 years
Men: 78.1 years
Average: 80.8 years
🥉 MUĞLA
Women: 84.0 years
Men: 77.7 years
Average: 80.7 years
🌿 Other Cities with High Life Expectancy:
TRABZON: 80.3 years
ORDU: 80.0 years
GİRESUN: 80.0 years
ERZİNCAN: 79.6 years
BOLU: 79.5 years
RİZE: 79.4 years
ANKARA / AFYONKARAHİSAR / MARDİN: 79.3 years
📊 Key Insights:
Cities in the Black Sea region show particularly high life expectancy averages.
In every city, women live longer than men, often by 5–7 years.
Tunceli stands out with its balanced and high average for both genders, making it the longest-living city in Türkiye.
