Life Expectancy at Birth (Male and Female), 1971 - 2022

The life expectancies at birth for both sexes have increased from 67.8 years for males and 75.3 years for females in 1971 to 80.7 years and 86.8 years respectively in 2022. The expectation of life at birth in 2022 should be interpreted with care as the figures are affected by exceptionally high mortality rates in 2022 during the COVID-19 epidemic. Nevertheless, the life expectancy of both males and females at birth remains among the highest in the world.

The life expectancies at birth for both sexes have steadily increased during the past 52 years, from 67.8 years for males and 75.3 years for females in 1971 to 80.7 years and 86.8 years respectively in 2022.

The life expectancies at birth for both sexes have steadily increased during the past 52 years, from 67.8 years for males and 75.3 years for females in 1971 to 80.7 years and 86.8 years respectively in 2022.

Note:
Figures from 1996 onwards are compiled based on the population estimates under the "resident population" approach instead of the "extended de facto" approach.