The Saudi Ministry of Health announced on Monday that the average life expectancy of Saudis increased from 2016 to 2024.
The Ministry of Health said that the average life expectancy increased from 74 years in 2016 to 78.8 years in 2024.
She emphasized that this is the result of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to improve the quality of health services and enhance prevention of health risks, as part of the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program, which stems from the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which seeks to build a vibrant society that enjoys health and well-being.
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, the healthcare system has intensified its initiatives and awareness campaigns to instill healthy lifestyles and behaviors, promote a culture of walking, and encourage healthy daily practices. This has contributed to improving public health indicators and quality of life, paving the way for achieving the strategic goal of raising life expectancy to 80 years by 2030.
The Ministry of Health's efforts also extended to implementing health and nutritional reforms in cooperation with several government agencies. These reforms included halting the use of hydrogenated oils, reducing salt content in foods, and requiring calorie disclosure in food products and restaurants. These reforms have contributed to improving public health and reducing chronic diseases.
The Ministry affirmed its continued tireless efforts to improve the quality of preventive and therapeutic health services, expand health awareness and education programs, and intensify early screening programs for diseases and tumors. This will contribute to increasing life expectancy, reducing the incidence of chronic diseases, and enhancing the quality of life to achieve a healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable future.