Life Expectancy at Birth: Austria
Austria's life expectancy at birth is currently 81.995 years as of 2024. # Austria Life Expectancy at Birth Austria's life expectancy reached 81.
Current (2024)
81.995 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
81.995 years
Low (1960)
68.586 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Austria
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Austria
Analysis# Austria Life Expectancy at Birth
Austria's life expectancy reached 81.995 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 13.4-year gain since 1960, when the nation recorded 68.586 years—a 19.6% improvement over six decades. The steady upward progression reflects Austria's robust healthcare system and rising living standards throughout the post-war period.
Recent years show minor fluctuations around the 81-year mark. A notable dip occurred in 2020–2021, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic, when life expectancy fell to 81.19 years. However, Austria rebounded sharply in 2023–2024, climbing back to record levels. The upward momentum in recent years suggests continued health gains, positioning Austria among Europe's longest-living populations.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.995 years | +0.25% |
| 2023 | 81.793 years | +0.61% |
| 2022 | 81.295 years | +0.13% |
| 2021 | 81.19 years | -0.00% |
| 2020 | 81.193 years | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 81.895 years | +0.25% |
| 2018 | 81.693 years | +0.06% |
| 2017 | 81.644 years | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 81.641 years | +0.56% |
| 2015 | 81.19 years | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 81.49 years | +0.44% |
| 2013 | 81.137 years | +0.25% |
| 2012 | 80.937 years | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 80.983 years | +0.50% |
| 2010 | 80.58 years | +0.31% |
| 2009 | 80.332 years | -0.12% |
| 2008 | 80.432 years | +0.31% |
| 2007 | 80.18 years | +0.38% |
| 2006 | 79.88 years | +0.69% |
| 2005 | 79.332 years | +0.19% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79.18 years | +0.70% |
| 2003 | 78.632 years | -0.06% |
| 2002 | 78.678 years | +0.13% |
| 2001 | 78.576 years | +0.57% |
| 2000 | 78.127 years | +0.32% |
| 1999 | 77.876 years | +0.26% |
| 1998 | 77.671 years | +0.45% |
| 1997 | 77.32 years | +0.58% |
| 1996 | 76.871 years | +0.26% |
| 1995 | 76.668 years | +0.32% |
| 1994 | 76.42 years | +0.46% |
| 1993 | 76.068 years | +0.33% |
| 1992 | 75.817 years | +0.26% |
| 1991 | 75.617 years | +0.06% |
| 1990 | 75.568 years | +0.40% |
| 1989 | 75.266 years | +0.07% |
| 1988 | 75.217 years | +0.60% |
| 1987 | 74.768 years | +0.61% |
| 1986 | 74.317 years | +0.68% |
| 1985 | 73.815 years | +0.28% |
| 1984 | 73.612 years | +0.82% |
| 1983 | 73.012 years | +0.07% |
| 1982 | 72.961 years | +0.20% |
| 1981 | 72.812 years | +0.48% |
| 1980 | 72.463 years | +0.21% |
| 1979 | 72.312 years | +0.42% |
| 1978 | 72.012 years | +0.13% |
| 1977 | 71.915 years | +0.49% |
| 1976 | 71.566 years | +0.63% |
| 1975 | 71.115 years | +0.15% |
| 1974 | 71.012 years | -0.00% |
| 1973 | 71.015 years | +0.78% |
| 1972 | 70.463 years | +0.50% |
| 1971 | 70.115 years | +0.29% |
| 1970 | 69.915 years | +0.12% |
| 1969 | 69.833 years | -0.32% |
| 1968 | 70.058 years | +0.20% |
| 1967 | 69.918 years | -0.18% |
| 1966 | 70.046 years | +0.46% |
| 1965 | 69.722 years | -0.29% |
| 1964 | 69.922 years | +0.69% |
| 1963 | 69.444 years | +0.19% |
| 1962 | 69.31 years | -0.38% |
| 1961 | 69.577 years | +1.44% |
| 1960 | 68.586 years | — |
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