Life Expectancy at Birth: Australia
Australia's life expectancy at birth is currently 83.051 years as of 2024. # Australia Life Expectancy at Birth Australia's life expectancy reached 83.
Current (2024)
83.051 years
+0.0% y/y
Peak (2021)
83.3 years
Low (1960)
70.817 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Australia
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Australia
Analysis# Australia Life Expectancy at Birth
Australia's life expectancy reached 83.051 years in 2024, reflecting sustained progress in public health and living standards. The nation peaked at 83.3 years in 2021 before a slight decline over the following three years. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 70.817 years, Australia has gained 12.2 years—a 17.3% improvement across six decades. This steady upward trajectory demonstrates the country's consistent advancement in healthcare, nutrition, and overall quality of life.
The past decade reveals notable acceleration, with life expectancy climbing from 82.4 years in 2015 to the 2021 peak. A marginal dip in 2022–2023 warrants monitoring, though the 2024 figure suggests stabilization rather than deterioration. Australia remains among the world's highest life expectancy nations, positioning it favorably in global health outcomes.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.051 years | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 83.051 years | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 83.2 years | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 83.3 years | +0.12% |
| 2020 | 83.2 years | +0.36% |
| 2019 | 82.9 years | +0.18% |
| 2018 | 82.749 years | +0.30% |
| 2017 | 82.5 years | +0.06% |
| 2016 | 82.449 years | +0.06% |
| 2015 | 82.4 years | +0.12% |
| 2014 | 82.3 years | +0.18% |
| 2013 | 82.149 years | +0.13% |
| 2012 | 82.046 years | +0.18% |
| 2011 | 81.895 years | +0.24% |
| 2010 | 81.695 years | +0.19% |
| 2009 | 81.544 years | +0.18% |
| 2008 | 81.395 years | +0.13% |
| 2007 | 81.293 years | +0.31% |
| 2006 | 81.041 years | +0.25% |
| 2005 | 80.841 years | +0.44% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 80.49 years | +0.31% |
| 2003 | 80.239 years | +0.38% |
| 2002 | 79.937 years | +0.38% |
| 2001 | 79.634 years | +0.50% |
| 2000 | 79.234 years | +0.38% |
| 1999 | 78.932 years | +0.38% |
| 1998 | 78.632 years | +0.19% |
| 1997 | 78.48 years | +0.51% |
| 1996 | 78.078 years | +0.32% |
| 1995 | 77.829 years | -0.06% |
| 1994 | 77.878 years | +0.00% |
| 1993 | 77.878 years | +0.65% |
| 1992 | 77.378 years | +0.13% |
| 1991 | 77.276 years | +0.36% |
| 1990 | 76.995 years | +0.37% |
| 1989 | 76.714 years | +0.37% |
| 1988 | 76.433 years | +0.37% |
| 1987 | 76.152 years | +0.37% |
| 1986 | 75.871 years | +0.32% |
| 1985 | 75.629 years | +0.32% |
| 1984 | 75.388 years | +0.32% |
| 1983 | 75.146 years | +0.32% |
| 1982 | 74.905 years | +0.32% |
| 1981 | 74.663 years | +0.44% |
| 1980 | 74.334 years | +0.45% |
| 1979 | 74.004 years | +0.45% |
| 1978 | 73.674 years | +0.45% |
| 1977 | 73.344 years | +0.45% |
| 1976 | 73.015 years | +0.54% |
| 1975 | 72.625 years | +0.54% |
| 1974 | 72.236 years | +0.54% |
| 1973 | 71.847 years | +0.54% |
| 1972 | 71.458 years | +0.55% |
| 1971 | 71.068 years | +0.07% |
| 1970 | 71.019 years | +0.07% |
| 1969 | 70.969 years | +0.07% |
| 1968 | 70.919 years | +0.07% |
| 1967 | 70.869 years | +0.07% |
| 1966 | 70.82 years | -0.04% |
| 1965 | 70.85 years | -0.04% |
| 1964 | 70.881 years | -0.04% |
| 1963 | 70.912 years | -0.04% |
| 1962 | 70.942 years | -0.04% |
| 1961 | 70.973 years | +0.22% |
| 1960 | 70.817 years | — |
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