Life Expectancy at Birth: Bhutan
Bhutan's life expectancy at birth is currently 73.262 years as of 2024. # Bhutan Life Expectancy at Birth Bhutan's life expectancy at birth reached 73.
Current (2024)
73.262 years
+0.4% y/y
Peak (2024)
73.262 years
Low (1960)
36.367 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Bhutan
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Bhutan
Analysis# Bhutan Life Expectancy at Birth
Bhutan's life expectancy at birth reached 73.262 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 101.5% increase from 36.367 years in 1960—one of the largest gains recorded over six decades. The nation's health improvements reflect substantial investments in healthcare infrastructure and public health initiatives across the post-independence era.
The upward trajectory accelerated notably from 2015 onward, with gains of approximately 0.3 years annually. Between 2015 and 2024, life expectancy climbed 2.465 years, demonstrating sustained momentum in health outcomes. Consistent annual increments suggest Bhutan continues advancing its healthcare capacity and living standards, positioning the country among improving life expectancy performers in South Asia.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.262 years | +0.39% |
| 2023 | 72.975 years | +0.30% |
| 2022 | 72.754 years | +0.42% |
| 2021 | 72.448 years | +0.27% |
| 2020 | 72.253 years | +0.34% |
| 2019 | 72.005 years | +0.41% |
| 2018 | 71.711 years | +0.42% |
| 2017 | 71.413 years | +0.41% |
| 2016 | 71.119 years | +0.45% |
| 2015 | 70.797 years | +0.42% |
| 2014 | 70.504 years | +0.49% |
| 2013 | 70.161 years | +0.58% |
| 2012 | 69.759 years | +0.69% |
| 2011 | 69.28 years | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 68.765 years | +0.89% |
| 2009 | 68.156 years | +0.62% |
| 2008 | 67.733 years | +0.87% |
| 2007 | 67.152 years | +0.98% |
| 2006 | 66.499 years | +0.95% |
| 2005 | 65.875 years | +0.90% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 65.29 years | +0.97% |
| 2003 | 64.662 years | +1.06% |
| 2002 | 63.984 years | +1.04% |
| 2001 | 63.323 years | +2.39% |
| 2000 | 61.842 years | -0.31% |
| 1999 | 62.032 years | +1.16% |
| 1998 | 61.322 years | +1.13% |
| 1997 | 60.639 years | +1.10% |
| 1996 | 59.982 years | +1.19% |
| 1995 | 59.277 years | +1.51% |
| 1994 | 58.395 years | +0.84% |
| 1993 | 57.906 years | +1.22% |
| 1992 | 57.208 years | +1.34% |
| 1991 | 56.451 years | +1.15% |
| 1990 | 55.811 years | +1.25% |
| 1989 | 55.12 years | +1.35% |
| 1988 | 54.385 years | +1.43% |
| 1987 | 53.62 years | +1.50% |
| 1986 | 52.826 years | +1.52% |
| 1985 | 52.033 years | +1.40% |
| 1984 | 51.313 years | +1.50% |
| 1983 | 50.553 years | +1.56% |
| 1982 | 49.776 years | +1.64% |
| 1981 | 48.975 years | +1.61% |
| 1980 | 48.198 years | +1.58% |
| 1979 | 47.446 years | +1.62% |
| 1978 | 46.691 years | +1.61% |
| 1977 | 45.95 years | +1.59% |
| 1976 | 45.23 years | +1.61% |
| 1975 | 44.513 years | +1.63% |
| 1974 | 43.8 years | +1.54% |
| 1973 | 43.136 years | +1.53% |
| 1972 | 42.487 years | +1.57% |
| 1971 | 41.83 years | +1.57% |
| 1970 | 41.185 years | +1.53% |
| 1969 | 40.566 years | +1.52% |
| 1968 | 39.96 years | +1.53% |
| 1967 | 39.359 years | +1.47% |
| 1966 | 38.789 years | +1.37% |
| 1965 | 38.263 years | +1.24% |
| 1964 | 37.796 years | +1.14% |
| 1963 | 37.37 years | +1.02% |
| 1962 | 36.992 years | +0.92% |
| 1961 | 36.654 years | +0.79% |
| 1960 | 36.367 years | — |
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