There are three lifespan options in The Sims 4: Short, Normal, and Long. Your Sim can age up really fast or at a slower rate, depending on which option you use.
You can also disable Auto-Age to stop your Sims from aging up.
As of Patch 1.90.375, many lifespans have changed compared to previous Sims 4 versions.
How many days does a Sim live on Normal Lifespan?
On Normal Lifespan settings, your Sim will live 2 days as a baby, 7 as a toddler, 13 as a child, 21 as a teen, 24 as a young adult, 33 as an adult, and 14 as an elder. That’s a total of 117 days.
| Life Stage | Duration on Normal Lifespan settings |
| Baby | 2 |
| Toddler | 7 |
| Child | 13 |
| Teen | 21 |
| Young Adult | 24 |
| Adult | 33 |
| Elder | 14 |
Sim lifespan on Normal Lifespan settings before and after Patch 1.90.375
| Life stage | Before patch | After patch |
| Baby | 3 | 2 |
| Toddler | 7 | 7 |
| Child | 13 | 13 |
| Teen | 14 | 21 |
| Young Adult | 24 | 24 |
| Adult | 24 | 33 |
| Elder | 10 | 14 |
How many days does a Sim live on Short Lifespan?
On Short Lifespan settings, your Sim will live 1 day as a baby, 3 as a toddler, 7 as a child, 7 as a teen, 12 as a young adult, 12 as an adult, and 5 or more as an elder. That’s a total of 47 days.
| Life Stage | Duration on Short Lifespan settings |
| Baby | 1 |
| Toddler | 3 |
| Child | 7 |
| Teen | 7 |
| Young Adult | 11 |
| Adult | 11 |
| Elder | 5 |
Sim lifespan on Long Lifespan settings before and after Patch 1.90.375
| Life stage | Before | After |
| Baby | 1.5 | 1 |
| Toddler | 4 | 3 |
| Child | 7 | 7 |
| Teen | 7 | 7 |
| Young Adult | 12 | 11 |
| Adult | 12 | 11 |
| Elder | 5 | 5 |
How many days does a Sim live on Long Lifespan?
On Long Lifespan settings, your Sim will live 12 days as a baby, 28 as a toddler, 52 as a child, 52 as a teen, 88 as a young adult, 88 as an adult, and 36 or more as an elder. That’s a total of 356 days.
Sims on Long Lifespan settings typically live four times longer than those on Normal Lifespan.
| Life Stage | Duration on Long Lifespan settings |
| Baby | 12 |
| Toddler | 28 |
| Child | 52 |
| Teen | 52 |
| Young Adult | 88 |
| Adult | 88 |
| Elder | 36 |
The Sims 4 Patch 1.90.375 has changed the long lifespan duration for children and teens from 56 days to 52. These life stages lost 4 days on Long Lifespan.
The long lifespan duration for young adults and adults dropped from 94 days to 88. This means that young adults and adults lost 6 days on Long Lifespan.
Sim lifespan on Long Lifespan settings before and after Patch 1.90.375
| Life stage | Duration before Patch 1.90.375 | Duration after patch |
| Baby | 12 | 12 |
| Toddler | 32 | 28 |
| Child | 56 | 52 |
| Teen | 56 | 52 |
| Young Adult | 94 | 88 |
| Adult | 94 | 88 |
| Elder | 40+ | 36 |
How long does the Elder stage last in The Sims 4?
On average, the Elder life stage in The Sims 4 last 5 days on Short Lifespan settings, 14 days on Normal Lifespan, and 36 days on Long Lifespan settings.
Elder Sims that have the Active or Long-Lived traits typically live longer. You need to complete the Bodybuilder aspiration to unlock the Long-Lived trait and extend your Sims’s life span.
Once the Elder’s age meter has filled up, it typically takes 48 hours for your Sim to hit the bucket.
That’s when you’re notified to get your affairs in order. Only Sims that die of old age get to enjoy this privilege.
What is the longest a Sim can live in The Sims 4?
The longest a Sim can live in The Sims 4 is 380 days. To help your Sim live that long, play the game on Long Lifespan settings, and complete the Bodybuilder aspiration to unlock the Long-Lived trait.
Sims with the Long-Lived trait typically live for 25 days longer than other elders.
Conclusion
As of Patch 1.90.375, lifespan duration has changed for many life stages in The Sims 4. On Normal Lifespan, your Sim will live and breathe for 117 days. On Short Lifespan settings, they’ll live up to 47 days. On Long Lifespan settings, your Sim can live to be 356 days old.
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