Ireland's life expectancy is now the fifth highest in the EU.
The latest figures from the Health in Ireland Key Trends suggest the average life span is 82 years.
79% of people in Ireland reported their health as being good or very good in 2023, well above the EU average of 67.7%.
The findings from the Health in Ireland survey suggests a significant improvement in health outcomes here this past decade.
The population grew by 14.8%, while the over 65's age group increased by 36.5%.
The study also found the mortality rate from cancer fell by 14.7%, however European Cancer Inequalities Registry found it's still higher than the EU average.
The report also shows Ireland has the second highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the EU.
The Irish Cancer Society has described these figures should "act as a wake-up call" to the Government.
Rising life expectancy and an ageing population will put increasing pressure on the health service in the years to come, an issue that needs to be addressed according to Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
“Our population is growing, and we are living longer healthier lives. With our average life expectancy now at 82.6 years, the fifth highest in the EU, we need to continue to focus on the future demands for healthcare,” Ms Carroll MacNeill said.
“The Key Trends report shows our health service is one that continues to deliver better results for the people of Ireland, in some cases among the best in Europe.”
