Life Expectancy at Birth: Bangladesh
Bangladesh's life expectancy at birth is currently 74.93 years as of 2024. # Bangladesh Life Expectancy at Birth Bangladesh reached 74.
Current (2024)
74.93 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
74.93 years
Low (1971)
26.522 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Bangladesh
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Bangladesh
Analysis# Bangladesh Life Expectancy at Birth
Bangladesh reached 74.93 years of life expectancy at birth in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 70.4% improvement since 1960, when life expectancy stood at roughly 44.5 years. The nation's trajectory contrasts sharply with its historical low of 26.522 years in 1971, reflecting recovery and sustained development following independence.
The 2020–2021 period marked a notable dip, dropping to 71.103 years as pandemic impacts disrupted public health. However, Bangladesh rebounded sharply in 2022, gaining 3.16 years to reach 74.265, and has maintained this upward momentum through 2024. The consistent gains since 2021 suggest strengthening healthcare infrastructure and living standards, positioning the country on a solid growth trajectory.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.93 years | +0.35% |
| 2023 | 74.672 years | +0.55% |
| 2022 | 74.265 years | +4.45% |
| 2021 | 71.103 years | -0.45% |
| 2020 | 71.421 years | -1.66% |
| 2019 | 72.625 years | +0.70% |
| 2018 | 72.122 years | +0.72% |
| 2017 | 71.606 years | +0.75% |
| 2016 | 71.075 years | +0.75% |
| 2015 | 70.543 years | +0.75% |
| 2014 | 70.016 years | +0.76% |
| 2013 | 69.487 years | +0.72% |
| 2012 | 68.989 years | +0.72% |
| 2011 | 68.499 years | +0.72% |
| 2010 | 68.009 years | +0.71% |
| 2009 | 67.527 years | +0.72% |
| 2008 | 67.047 years | +0.89% |
| 2007 | 66.458 years | +0.62% |
| 2006 | 66.048 years | +0.82% |
| 2005 | 65.509 years | +0.92% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 64.912 years | +0.97% |
| 2003 | 64.288 years | +1.10% |
| 2002 | 63.591 years | +1.20% |
| 2001 | 62.836 years | +1.27% |
| 2000 | 62.049 years | +1.31% |
| 1999 | 61.244 years | +1.35% |
| 1998 | 60.429 years | +1.27% |
| 1997 | 59.671 years | +1.24% |
| 1996 | 58.94 years | +1.19% |
| 1995 | 58.244 years | +1.05% |
| 1994 | 57.64 years | +0.99% |
| 1993 | 57.073 years | +0.85% |
| 1992 | 56.592 years | +5.23% |
| 1991 | 53.781 years | -3.66% |
| 1990 | 55.822 years | +0.55% |
| 1989 | 55.514 years | +0.62% |
| 1988 | 55.174 years | +0.50% |
| 1987 | 54.899 years | +0.56% |
| 1986 | 54.592 years | +1.21% |
| 1985 | 53.937 years | +0.21% |
| 1984 | 53.826 years | +0.72% |
| 1983 | 53.441 years | +0.81% |
| 1982 | 53.012 years | +0.71% |
| 1981 | 52.638 years | +0.69% |
| 1980 | 52.278 years | +0.61% |
| 1979 | 51.959 years | +0.70% |
| 1978 | 51.596 years | +0.65% |
| 1977 | 51.265 years | +0.62% |
| 1976 | 50.951 years | +0.64% |
| 1975 | 50.627 years | +2.09% |
| 1974 | 49.589 years | -0.65% |
| 1973 | 49.914 years | +0.54% |
| 1972 | 49.647 years | +87.19% |
| 1971 | 26.522 years | -37.84% |
| 1970 | 42.667 years | -12.36% |
| 1969 | 48.686 years | +0.59% |
| 1968 | 48.4 years | +0.69% |
| 1967 | 48.066 years | +0.89% |
| 1966 | 47.644 years | +3.47% |
| 1965 | 46.046 years | -1.51% |
| 1964 | 46.752 years | +2.25% |
| 1963 | 45.722 years | -0.09% |
| 1962 | 45.765 years | +1.96% |
| 1961 | 44.887 years | +2.06% |
| 1960 | 43.98 years | — |
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