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We now live, on average, about twice as long as people did 200 years ago and today more than a million people in the UK are aged 85 and over. This figure is predicted to double in the next 20 years and treble in the next 30 years.

Most people, however, are unaware of their improved life expectancy. Did you know that if you’re a 55-year-old man today, your chance of reaching the age of 95 is now nearly 1 in 4 and well over 1 in 4 if you’re a woman?

The table below shows the likelihood of living to 85 and beyond for people of different ages. You may be surprised to learn your chances of living to well into your 80s, 90s or beyond.

Add to this fact that life expectancy is still increasing.

Find out more by visiting the Life Trust