Life Expectancy at Birth: Croatia
Croatia's life expectancy at birth is currently 78.929 years as of 2024. # Croatia Life Expectancy at Birth Croatia's life expectancy at birth reached 78.
Current (2024)
78.929 years
+0.6% y/y
Peak (2024)
78.929 years
Low (1960)
65.746 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Croatia
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Croatia
Analysis# Croatia Life Expectancy at Birth
Croatia's life expectancy at birth reached 78.929 years in 2024, marking an all-time high for the country. This represents a substantial 20.1% improvement since 1960, when life expectancy stood at 65.746 years. Over six decades, Croatian life expectancy has gained more than 13 years, reflecting significant advances in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure across the nation.
Recent years reveal a recovery trajectory following a notable dip in 2021, when life expectancy fell to 76.424 years—likely reflecting pandemic impacts. The rebound has been steady, with gains in 2022 (77.576), 2023 (78.473), and 2024 reaching the peak. The current upward momentum suggests continued improvement as Croatia's healthcare system stabilizes and population health outcomes strengthen.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.929 years | +0.58% |
| 2023 | 78.473 years | +1.16% |
| 2022 | 77.576 years | +1.51% |
| 2021 | 76.424 years | -1.42% |
| 2020 | 77.524 years | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 78.224 years | +0.39% |
| 2018 | 77.92 years | +0.25% |
| 2017 | 77.727 years | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 77.922 years | +0.84% |
| 2015 | 77.276 years | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 77.724 years | +0.20% |
| 2013 | 77.571 years | +0.52% |
| 2012 | 77.168 years | +0.51% |
| 2011 | 76.776 years | +0.39% |
| 2010 | 76.476 years | +0.40% |
| 2009 | 76.168 years | +0.34% |
| 2008 | 75.912 years | +0.27% |
| 2007 | 75.706 years | -0.17% |
| 2006 | 75.837 years | +0.79% |
| 2005 | 75.245 years | -0.36% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 75.52 years | +1.21% |
| 2003 | 74.614 years | -0.14% |
| 2002 | 74.717 years | +0.27% |
| 2001 | 74.513 years | +2.34% |
| 2000 | 72.808 years | +0.23% |
| 1999 | 72.642 years | +0.45% |
| 1998 | 72.317 years | -0.25% |
| 1997 | 72.495 years | +0.18% |
| 1996 | 72.365 years | +0.39% |
| 1995 | 72.084 years | +0.39% |
| 1994 | 71.803 years | +0.39% |
| 1993 | 71.522 years | +0.39% |
| 1992 | 71.241 years | -1.31% |
| 1991 | 72.185 years | +0.02% |
| 1990 | 72.17 years | +0.45% |
| 1989 | 71.845 years | +0.50% |
| 1988 | 71.488 years | +0.03% |
| 1987 | 71.47 years | +0.07% |
| 1986 | 71.419 years | +0.75% |
| 1985 | 70.886 years | +0.95% |
| 1984 | 70.219 years | -0.08% |
| 1983 | 70.275 years | -0.30% |
| 1982 | 70.483 years | +0.20% |
| 1981 | 70.344 years | +0.24% |
| 1980 | 70.175 years | -0.36% |
| 1979 | 70.427 years | -0.16% |
| 1978 | 70.539 years | -0.29% |
| 1977 | 70.744 years | +0.41% |
| 1976 | 70.455 years | +0.65% |
| 1975 | 70.002 years | -0.61% |
| 1974 | 70.433 years | +0.73% |
| 1973 | 69.924 years | +0.50% |
| 1972 | 69.574 years | +0.45% |
| 1971 | 69.264 years | +0.40% |
| 1970 | 68.989 years | +0.32% |
| 1969 | 68.766 years | +0.10% |
| 1968 | 68.699 years | -0.21% |
| 1967 | 68.845 years | +0.19% |
| 1966 | 68.712 years | +0.64% |
| 1965 | 68.278 years | +0.63% |
| 1964 | 67.849 years | +0.63% |
| 1963 | 67.422 years | +0.53% |
| 1962 | 67.065 years | +1.08% |
| 1961 | 66.346 years | +0.91% |
| 1960 | 65.746 years | — |
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