Life Expectancy at Birth: Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's life expectancy at birth is currently 77.766 years as of 2024. # Antigua and Barbuda Life Expectancy at Birth Antigua and Barbuda reached 77.
Current (2024)
77.766 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
77.766 years
Low (1960)
62.635 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Antigua and Barbuda
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Antigua and Barbuda
Analysis# Antigua and Barbuda Life Expectancy at Birth
Antigua and Barbuda reached 77.766 years of life expectancy at birth in 2024, marking its highest level on record. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at 62.635 years, the nation has achieved a 24.2% improvement over six decades. The 15.1-year gain reflects substantial progress in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure across the Caribbean island nation.
The past decade reveals steady upward momentum, with life expectancy climbing from 76.892 years in 2015 to the 2024 peak. A notable acceleration occurred in 2022, when the metric jumped to 77.483 years following the post-pandemic recovery period. The consistent year-over-year gains suggest the nation's healthcare systems remain responsive and effective, positioning Antigua and Barbuda among higher-performing Caribbean nations in population longevity.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77.766 years | +0.22% |
| 2023 | 77.598 years | +0.15% |
| 2022 | 77.483 years | +0.37% |
| 2021 | 77.197 years | +0.05% |
| 2020 | 77.161 years | -0.01% |
| 2019 | 77.168 years | +0.05% |
| 2018 | 77.132 years | +0.13% |
| 2017 | 77.03 years | +0.08% |
| 2016 | 76.968 years | +0.10% |
| 2015 | 76.892 years | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 76.912 years | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 77.05 years | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 77.1 years | +0.10% |
| 2011 | 77.023 years | +0.42% |
| 2010 | 76.701 years | +0.41% |
| 2009 | 76.386 years | +0.41% |
| 2008 | 76.075 years | +0.47% |
| 2007 | 75.72 years | +0.28% |
| 2006 | 75.506 years | +0.19% |
| 2005 | 75.364 years | +0.05% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 75.329 years | +0.02% |
| 2003 | 75.313 years | +0.10% |
| 2002 | 75.237 years | +0.17% |
| 2001 | 75.108 years | +0.39% |
| 2000 | 74.819 years | +0.49% |
| 1999 | 74.456 years | +0.36% |
| 1998 | 74.187 years | +0.19% |
| 1997 | 74.045 years | +0.28% |
| 1996 | 73.839 years | +0.36% |
| 1995 | 73.576 years | +0.11% |
| 1994 | 73.493 years | +0.14% |
| 1993 | 73.39 years | +0.01% |
| 1992 | 73.386 years | -0.12% |
| 1991 | 73.472 years | -0.18% |
| 1990 | 73.602 years | -0.04% |
| 1989 | 73.628 years | -0.25% |
| 1988 | 73.811 years | -0.08% |
| 1987 | 73.873 years | -0.03% |
| 1986 | 73.893 years | +0.03% |
| 1985 | 73.873 years | +0.09% |
| 1984 | 73.808 years | +0.17% |
| 1983 | 73.684 years | +0.22% |
| 1982 | 73.525 years | +0.28% |
| 1981 | 73.32 years | +0.31% |
| 1980 | 73.094 years | +0.37% |
| 1979 | 72.823 years | +0.45% |
| 1978 | 72.5 years | +0.49% |
| 1977 | 72.149 years | +0.49% |
| 1976 | 71.794 years | +0.49% |
| 1975 | 71.447 years | +0.50% |
| 1974 | 71.095 years | +0.54% |
| 1973 | 70.71 years | +0.58% |
| 1972 | 70.304 years | +0.63% |
| 1971 | 69.861 years | +0.71% |
| 1970 | 69.371 years | +0.79% |
| 1969 | 68.827 years | +0.87% |
| 1968 | 68.23 years | +0.95% |
| 1967 | 67.586 years | +1.02% |
| 1966 | 66.902 years | +1.10% |
| 1965 | 66.171 years | +1.14% |
| 1964 | 65.428 years | +1.13% |
| 1963 | 64.697 years | +1.10% |
| 1962 | 63.995 years | +1.04% |
| 1961 | 63.335 years | +1.12% |
| 1960 | 62.635 years | — |
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