Life expectancy at birth
How many years a baby born today can expect to live, on average.
77.7 years
Source: World Bank Open Data · As of 2024 · View source
Year range
2000 – 2024
Chart of Life expectancy at birth over time. 71.2 years (2000) → 77.7 years (2024).
Table
| Period | years |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 71.2 |
| 2001 | 71.8 |
| 2002 | 72.3 |
| 2003 | 72.4 |
| 2004 | 68.0 |
| 2005 | 73.1 |
| 2006 | 72.8 |
| 2007 | 73.0 |
| 2008 | 72.6 |
| 2009 | 70.3 |
| 2010 | 74.5 |
| 2011 | 74.7 |
| 2012 | 75.2 |
| 2013 | 75.5 |
| 2014 | 75.8 |
| 2015 | 76.0 |
| 2016 | 76.1 |
| 2017 | 76.2 |
| 2018 | 76.5 |
| 2019 | 76.7 |
| 2020 | 76.9 |
| 2021 | 76.3 |
| 2022 | 77.3 |
| 2023 | 77.5 |
| 2024 | 77.7 |
Sri Lanka's current situation
The latest value is 77.7 years (2024). That is 0.2 years compared with a year earlier and 1.0 years compared with five years ago. Current status: Good. Healthy range: . Bangladesh: 74.9 · India: 72.2 · Vietnam: 74.7
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What might happen next
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Simple statistical trend
A simple statistical trend, not a prediction of what will happen. Forecasts are uncertain and are not financial advice.
A simple statistical trend, not a prediction of what will happen. Forecasts are uncertain and are not financial advice.
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How many years a baby born today can expect to live, on average.