Life Expectancy at Birth: Curacao
Curacao's life expectancy at birth is currently 76.989 years as of 2024. # Curacao Life Expectancy at Birth Curacao's life expectancy reached 76.
Current (2024)
76.989 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
76.989 years
Low (1960)
65.406 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Curacao
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Curacao
Analysis# Curacao Life Expectancy at Birth
Curacao's life expectancy reached 76.989 years in 2024, marking an all-time high and representing a substantial 17.7% improvement since 1960, when it stood at 65.406 years. Over six decades, the Caribbean nation has added more than 11 years to average lifespans, reflecting significant advances in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards. The current figure aligns with developed-nation benchmarks and reflects Curacao's status as a relatively prosperous territory in the region.
Recent annual data reveals stability with modest fluctuations. A notable dip in 2021 (75.686 years) likely reflects pandemic-related disruptions, but recovery followed swiftly, with gains in 2022 and 2023 culminating in 2024's peak. The consistent upward trajectory since 1960, coupled with sustained performance above 76 years over the past decade, suggests Curacao has established robust health infrastructure capable of maintaining and potentially extending longevity gains.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.989 years | +0.25% |
| 2023 | 76.8 years | +0.09% |
| 2022 | 76.729 years | +1.38% |
| 2021 | 75.686 years | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 76.501 years | +0.01% |
| 2019 | 76.492 years | -0.00% |
| 2018 | 76.493 years | +0.09% |
| 2017 | 76.423 years | +0.13% |
| 2016 | 76.322 years | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 76.482 years | +0.13% |
| 2014 | 76.384 years | +0.19% |
| 2013 | 76.239 years | +0.37% |
| 2012 | 75.96 years | +0.51% |
| 2011 | 75.576 years | +0.61% |
| 2010 | 75.117 years | +0.85% |
| 2009 | 74.485 years | +0.23% |
| 2008 | 74.314 years | +0.24% |
| 2007 | 74.137 years | +0.21% |
| 2006 | 73.978 years | +0.14% |
| 2005 | 73.873 years | +0.19% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 73.735 years | +0.18% |
| 2003 | 73.603 years | +0.18% |
| 2002 | 73.472 years | +0.15% |
| 2001 | 73.36 years | +0.11% |
| 2000 | 73.283 years | +0.15% |
| 1999 | 73.174 years | +0.12% |
| 1998 | 73.084 years | +0.07% |
| 1997 | 73.035 years | +0.12% |
| 1996 | 72.945 years | +0.16% |
| 1995 | 72.831 years | +0.05% |
| 1994 | 72.791 years | +0.12% |
| 1993 | 72.703 years | +0.07% |
| 1992 | 72.65 years | +0.16% |
| 1991 | 72.536 years | +0.13% |
| 1990 | 72.439 years | +0.40% |
| 1989 | 72.151 years | -0.11% |
| 1988 | 72.23 years | +0.13% |
| 1987 | 72.139 years | +0.20% |
| 1986 | 71.996 years | +0.18% |
| 1985 | 71.867 years | +0.21% |
| 1984 | 71.715 years | +0.25% |
| 1983 | 71.534 years | +0.22% |
| 1982 | 71.377 years | +0.28% |
| 1981 | 71.175 years | +0.32% |
| 1980 | 70.951 years | +0.33% |
| 1979 | 70.716 years | +0.38% |
| 1978 | 70.445 years | +0.35% |
| 1977 | 70.202 years | +0.36% |
| 1976 | 69.951 years | +0.40% |
| 1975 | 69.672 years | +0.40% |
| 1974 | 69.394 years | +0.44% |
| 1973 | 69.092 years | +0.41% |
| 1972 | 68.811 years | +0.45% |
| 1971 | 68.505 years | +0.40% |
| 1970 | 68.23 years | +0.44% |
| 1969 | 67.929 years | +0.38% |
| 1968 | 67.67 years | +0.39% |
| 1967 | 67.405 years | +0.40% |
| 1966 | 67.136 years | +0.41% |
| 1965 | 66.862 years | +0.41% |
| 1964 | 66.59 years | +0.42% |
| 1963 | 66.312 years | +0.43% |
| 1962 | 66.027 years | +0.43% |
| 1961 | 65.745 years | +0.52% |
| 1960 | 65.406 years | — |
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