Aberdeen men have a lower life expectancy than the average Scot for the first time in ten years.
Men born in the city are likely to live on average 76.8 years – 0.3 fewer than the Scottish average of 77.1.
Ten years ago, a typical Aberdonian male would live for 74.4 years, 0.6 years more than the average Scot.
The life expectancy for women living in the city has also declined.
A decade ago, a woman born in Aberdeen would live 0.9 years more than the national average.
But now both the Aberdeen and national averages stand at 81.1 years.
The decline in Aberdeen contrasts with surrounding rural areas, where life expectancy has continued to perform strongly against the national average.
In Aberdeenshire, men will now live an average of 79.4 years, while women will live 82.3 years.
In Moray, a typical man will live 78.6 years and a woman 81.8 years.
Women born in the Highlands and Islands will live 82.6 years, while the average man will enjoy 78 years.
North East MSP Maureen Watt, who is also public health minister, said: “It is encouraging to see that life expectancy in Scotland continues to improve.
“We are also pleased to note that the gap between male and female life expectancy continues to narrow.
“Scotland has tackled its health problems in innovative ways, including introducing the UK’s first public spaces smoking ban, legislation to reduce harmful drinking through minimum unit pricing, and an ambitious physical activity programme to create a lasting legacy from the Commonwealth Games.
“We also recognise that these statistics demonstrate the deeply ingrained health inequalities which continue to persist.
“The problem cannot be solved with health solutions alone as other factors such as entrenched problems of poverty, educational under-attainment, unemployment and poor mental wellbeing, also play a significant role in health inequalities.”
Glasgow had the lowest life expectancy for men nationally, while East Dunbartonshire had the highest for both men and women. The lowest life expectancy for women was in West Dunbartonshire.
Registrar General for Scotland Tim Ellis, who released the figures, said: “This report shows that life expectancy continues to vary widely across Scotland.
“People living in rural areas, in general, live longer than those in more urban areas.”