Life Expectancy at Birth: Barbados
Barbados's life expectancy at birth is currently 76.332 years as of 2024. # Barbados Life Expectancy at Birth Barbados recorded a life expectancy of 76.
Current (2024)
76.332 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2020)
76.647 years
Low (1960)
64.149 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Barbados
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Barbados
Analysis# Barbados Life Expectancy at Birth
Barbados recorded a life expectancy of 76.332 years in 2024, holding steady near its all-time peak of 76.647 years achieved in 2020. This represents a dramatic 19% improvement since 1960, when the figure stood at just 64.149 years. Over six decades, the Caribbean nation has added more than 12 years to average lifespans, reflecting substantial gains in healthcare access and living standards.
Recent years show resilience despite minor fluctuations. A notable dip occurred in 2022, dropping to 75.676 years, likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. Recovery followed in 2023 and 2024, with the current figure approaching historical highs. The consistent trend above 76 years since 2015 suggests Barbados has stabilized life expectancy at an elevated baseline, positioning the nation among higher-performing Caribbean economies in this critical health metric.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.332 years | +0.20% |
| 2023 | 76.178 years | +0.66% |
| 2022 | 75.676 years | -1.18% |
| 2021 | 76.58 years | -0.09% |
| 2020 | 76.647 years | +0.20% |
| 2019 | 76.495 years | +0.15% |
| 2018 | 76.378 years | +0.18% |
| 2017 | 76.237 years | +0.09% |
| 2016 | 76.168 years | +0.15% |
| 2015 | 76.055 years | +0.17% |
| 2014 | 75.926 years | +0.15% |
| 2013 | 75.816 years | +0.10% |
| 2012 | 75.737 years | +0.18% |
| 2011 | 75.599 years | +0.15% |
| 2010 | 75.488 years | +0.04% |
| 2009 | 75.458 years | +0.21% |
| 2008 | 75.3 years | +0.05% |
| 2007 | 75.263 years | +0.29% |
| 2006 | 75.049 years | +0.12% |
| 2005 | 74.96 years | -0.25% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 75.15 years | +0.38% |
| 2003 | 74.865 years | +0.06% |
| 2002 | 74.82 years | +0.15% |
| 2001 | 74.707 years | +0.17% |
| 2000 | 74.58 years | -0.01% |
| 1999 | 74.587 years | +0.16% |
| 1998 | 74.465 years | +0.64% |
| 1997 | 73.988 years | -0.10% |
| 1996 | 74.065 years | +0.25% |
| 1995 | 73.88 years | +0.17% |
| 1994 | 73.755 years | +0.02% |
| 1993 | 73.739 years | +0.18% |
| 1992 | 73.61 years | +0.09% |
| 1991 | 73.543 years | +0.11% |
| 1990 | 73.463 years | +0.12% |
| 1989 | 73.375 years | -0.08% |
| 1988 | 73.431 years | -0.04% |
| 1987 | 73.463 years | +0.06% |
| 1986 | 73.416 years | +0.14% |
| 1985 | 73.316 years | +0.02% |
| 1984 | 73.302 years | +0.20% |
| 1983 | 73.156 years | +0.35% |
| 1982 | 72.903 years | +0.38% |
| 1981 | 72.63 years | +0.69% |
| 1980 | 72.129 years | +0.81% |
| 1979 | 71.549 years | +0.57% |
| 1978 | 71.143 years | +0.71% |
| 1977 | 70.64 years | +0.75% |
| 1976 | 70.114 years | +0.46% |
| 1975 | 69.79 years | +0.59% |
| 1974 | 69.379 years | +0.39% |
| 1973 | 69.108 years | -0.03% |
| 1972 | 69.132 years | +0.50% |
| 1971 | 68.787 years | +0.39% |
| 1970 | 68.518 years | +0.02% |
| 1969 | 68.504 years | +0.45% |
| 1968 | 68.2 years | +0.41% |
| 1967 | 67.92 years | +0.31% |
| 1966 | 67.71 years | +0.70% |
| 1965 | 67.236 years | +0.84% |
| 1964 | 66.678 years | +0.72% |
| 1963 | 66.204 years | +0.74% |
| 1962 | 65.715 years | +1.05% |
| 1961 | 65.033 years | +1.38% |
| 1960 | 64.149 years | — |
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