Life Expectancy at Birth: Channel Islands
Channel Islands's life expectancy at birth is currently 81.2 years as of 2024. # Channel Islands Life Expectancy at Birth Channel Islands residents can expect to live 81.
Current (2024)
81.2 years
+0.1% y/y
Peak (2014)
81.6 years
Low (1961)
71.6 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Channel Islands
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Channel Islands
Analysis# Channel Islands Life Expectancy at Birth
Channel Islands residents can expect to live 81.2 years as of 2024, reflecting strong health outcomes in this island jurisdiction. This figure sits just 0.4 years below the all-time peak of 81.6 years recorded in 2014, and represents a substantial 9.6-year gain since 1960, when life expectancy stood at 71.6 years. Over six decades, this 12% improvement demonstrates sustained progress in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure.
Recent years reveal a plateauing trend rather than continued growth. After peaking in 2014, life expectancy has fluctuated within a narrow band between 80.3 and 81.4 years. A notable dip occurred in 2020–2021, likely reflecting pandemic impacts, though recovery followed in subsequent years. The 2024 figure of 81.2 years suggests stabilization near the historical high, indicating Channel Islands has consolidated gains but faces challenges in extending longevity further.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.2 years | +0.12% |
| 2023 | 81.1 years | +0.12% |
| 2022 | 81 years | +0.87% |
| 2021 | 80.3 years | -0.74% |
| 2020 | 80.9 years | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 81.2 years | +0.12% |
| 2018 | 81.1 years | +0.12% |
| 2017 | 81 years | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 81.2 years | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 81.4 years | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 81.6 years | +0.12% |
| 2013 | 81.5 years | +0.25% |
| 2012 | 81.3 years | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 81.4 years | +0.25% |
| 2010 | 81.2 years | +0.25% |
| 2009 | 81 years | +0.25% |
| 2008 | 80.8 years | +0.25% |
| 2007 | 80.6 years | +0.25% |
| 2006 | 80.4 years | +0.37% |
| 2005 | 80.1 years | +0.38% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79.8 years | +0.50% |
| 2003 | 79.4 years | +0.38% |
| 2002 | 79.1 years | +0.13% |
| 2001 | 79 years | +0.25% |
| 2000 | 78.8 years | -0.38% |
| 1999 | 79.1 years | +0.76% |
| 1998 | 78.5 years | +0.38% |
| 1997 | 78.2 years | +0.51% |
| 1996 | 77.8 years | +0.13% |
| 1995 | 77.7 years | +0.91% |
| 1994 | 77 years | +0.26% |
| 1993 | 76.8 years | -0.39% |
| 1992 | 77.1 years | +0.78% |
| 1991 | 76.5 years | +0.26% |
| 1990 | 76.3 years | -0.26% |
| 1989 | 76.5 years | +0.66% |
| 1988 | 76 years | +0.40% |
| 1987 | 75.7 years | +0.40% |
| 1986 | 75.4 years | +0.13% |
| 1985 | 75.3 years | +0.13% |
| 1984 | 75.2 years | +0.40% |
| 1983 | 74.9 years | +2.46% |
| 1982 | 73.1 years | -0.95% |
| 1981 | 73.8 years | -0.14% |
| 1980 | 73.9 years | +0.96% |
| 1979 | 73.2 years | +0.14% |
| 1978 | 73.1 years | +0.27% |
| 1977 | 72.9 years | +0.28% |
| 1976 | 72.7 years | +0.14% |
| 1975 | 72.6 years | +0.14% |
| 1974 | 72.5 years | -0.28% |
| 1973 | 72.7 years | +0.97% |
| 1972 | 72 years | +0.00% |
| 1971 | 72 years | +0.28% |
| 1970 | 71.8 years | +0.14% |
| 1969 | 71.7 years | +0.00% |
| 1968 | 71.7 years | -0.69% |
| 1967 | 72.2 years | -0.14% |
| 1966 | 72.3 years | +0.98% |
| 1965 | 71.6 years | -0.56% |
| 1964 | 72 years | -0.28% |
| 1963 | 72.2 years | +0.28% |
| 1962 | 72 years | +0.56% |
| 1961 | 71.6 years | -1.24% |
| 1960 | 72.5 years | — |
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