Life Expectancy at Birth: Brunei Darussalam

Analysis# Brunei Darussalam Life Expectancy at Birth Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy at birth reached 75.501 years in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak. Since 1960, when it stood at 58.721 years, the nation has achieved a remarkable 28.6% improvement in life expectancy over six decades. This sustained growth reflects steady progress in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure throughout the modern era. Recent years reveal a volatile short-term pattern despite the long-term upward arc. A sharp decline in 2022 (72.917 years) interrupted the consistent gains seen from 2015–2021, followed by a strong recovery in 2023–2024. The rebound to 75.501 years suggests the 2022 dip was anomalous, and the nation's trajectory continues its decades-long positive trend toward improved longevity.