One in five girls born in Britain are now expected to reach the age of 100, according to Government analysts who have created a calculator that estimates how long we live.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) says boys born in the same year have a slightly lower chance of becoming a centenarian — 13.6 per cent (one in eight) — in line with the historic trend of women living longer than men.
On average, boys who were born in 2020 can expect to reach the age of 87 and girls are likely to breach 90, the agency said.
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