India, June 4 -- Recent statistical analysis of World Bank data confirms that the average lifespan in Belgium has seen a sustained increase of over twelve years since the mid-twentieth century.
Steady Growth in Earlier Decades
In 1960, the average life expectancy for a person in Belgium stood at 69.7 years. The following decades showed incremental but consistent improvements in longevity:
* The 70-year mark was first surpassed in 1961 with a value of 70.52 years.
* By 1980, the figure reached 73.20 years.
* National longevity hit 76.05 years by the start of 1990.
The Milestone of the Millennium
As the country entered the 21st century, the trend continued toward higher health outcomes and longer lives.
* Life expectancy reached 77.72 yea...