Where Europeans Live the Longest

September 8, 2026

what the data shows

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Who has cut emissions the most in Europe?

Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen substantially since 1990. Across the EU27 and UK, the changes range from a 74.6% reduction in Estonia to a 58.3% increase in Cyprus. The comparison reveals different starting points, different trajectories and different contributions to the overall decline.
Europe’s cardiovascular divide

Circulatory diseases caused almost one in three EU deaths in 2023. Regional mortality rates reveal a stark divide even after accounting for population age, with the highest rate almost eight times the lowest.
Europe’s Power Mix Has Tipped

Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the EU for the first time in 2025 — a milestone driven by record solar growth and a long-term collapse in coal.
Where Does the Death Penalty Still Exist?

Most countries have abolished capital punishment in law or practice. Yet recorded executions rose sharply in 2025 — revealing a divide between the spread of abolition and the intensity of its remaining use.
Europe Is Producing Less Wine – And It May Not Be Temporary

Europe remains the centre of global wine production, but harvest volumes can shift sharply with heat, drought, frost and rain.
Europe’s Most Valuable Tech Unicorns

One company accounts for almost a third of the value in Europe’s private tech elite — but AI is rapidly changing what sits underneath it.