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Oct 25, 2025

5 min

What is the average life expectancy of a nun?

Research has consistently shown that Catholic nuns tend to have a higher life expectancy and lower mortality rates compared to the general female population, a finding that has long intrigued researchers. So, what is the average life expectancy of a nun, and what factors contribute to this phenomenon?

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Oct 15, 2025

3 min

What's the Average Age of a Nun?: Understanding a Shifting Vocation

The average age of a Catholic nun in the U.S. is approximately 80, reflecting a broader demographic shift within religious life. This statistic is the result of declining vocations since the 1960s, with fewer new members joining to replace the aging population. Despite this trend, younger women are still discerning a call to religious life, though they represent a much smaller percentage of the total nun population.

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