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How long does a mallard last?

Typical lifespan
3–29 yr

The most common wild duck in the Northern Hemisphere and the ancestor of nearly all domestic ducks.

How that compares

Mallard against things of a similar time.

Mallard 3–29 yr
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Printer 3–10 yr
Tablet 3–8 yr
Tyre 3–10 yr
Electric kettle 3–8 yr
Tasmanian devil 5–8 yr

What that means over time

Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.
Period How many you would buy
Per year 0.2 replacements
Over 10 years 2 of them
Over a 30-year mortgage 6 of them

Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

More about a mallard

Common questions

How long does a mallard last?
A mallard lasts 3–29 yr.

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Sources

  1. Wikidata — Wikimedia Foundation (CC0 1.0)

How these figures are compiled and checked