Old Age: 73% of Europeans Want to Live Long, But Only in Good Health, Survey Finds
Living Long, but in Good Health
According to the study published on September 2, 2026, 73% of Europeans wish to live as long as possible, a goal conditioned by health since 88% believe that living long only makes sense if one remains in good health.
Serenity concerning their own aging is mixed: 56% of respondents declare themselves serene, with proportions varying from 47% in France to 66% in Spain. Only 49% think they will age healthily.
Among those who are worried, physical or cognitive health is the primary concern (88%), followed by lifestyle consequences (66%) and loneliness or loss of close ones (57%).
Healthy Aging" Elevated to National Priority
The survey indicates that 84% of Europeans believe that allowing the entire population to age well should be a national priority, ranging from 76% in the Netherlands to 88% in Spain. At the same time, only 32% feel that society is ready to face aging, and 40% consider aging to still be a taboo subject.
Among those over 35, anticipation translates into concrete behaviors: 75% report having adopted a healthy lifestyle, 61% are saving to fund their old age, and 54% have implemented preventive medical monitoring.
In France, 84% share the same expectation of a national priority. As the 2027 presidential election approaches, 75% of the French believe that issues related to aging should be a major theme of the campaign, while 27% think that political leaders are genuinely acting in favor of addressing aging concerns.
This content has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy, some nuances may differ from the original French version.
