Life Expectancy at Birth: Dominica
Dominica's life expectancy at birth is currently 71.294 years as of 2024. # Dominica Life Expectancy at Birth Dominica's life expectancy at birth stands at 71.
Current (2024)
71.294 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2005)
72.016 years
Low (1960)
60.076 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Dominica
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Dominica
Analysis# Dominica Life Expectancy at Birth
Dominica's life expectancy at birth stands at 71.294 years in 2024, reflecting steady progress over six decades. The nation achieved its all-time peak of 72.016 years in 2005, while the 1960 low of 60.076 years marks a 18.7% improvement across the full measurement period. Current levels remain slightly below the historical high, positioning Dominica firmly in the upper-middle range for Caribbean health outcomes.
Recent years reveal notable volatility rather than linear growth. A significant dip to 68.62 years occurred in 2017, followed by recovery to 71.378 years by 2018. The 2020–2021 period showed pandemic-related disruption, with a drop to 69.832 years, though 2022 onward demonstrates stabilization around the 71-year mark. This pattern suggests Dominica's life expectancy remains resilient despite external pressures, maintaining gains achieved over the past two decades.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.294 years | +0.23% |
| 2023 | 71.132 years | +0.07% |
| 2022 | 71.081 years | +1.79% |
| 2021 | 69.832 years | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 71.269 years | -0.05% |
| 2019 | 71.305 years | -0.10% |
| 2018 | 71.378 years | +4.02% |
| 2017 | 68.62 years | -3.61% |
| 2016 | 71.189 years | +1.75% |
| 2015 | 69.968 years | -1.72% |
| 2014 | 71.189 years | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 71.228 years | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 71.391 years | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 71.517 years | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 71.68 years | -0.22% |
| 2009 | 71.835 years | -0.15% |
| 2008 | 71.945 years | +0.06% |
| 2007 | 71.901 years | -0.15% |
| 2006 | 72.007 years | -0.01% |
| 2005 | 72.016 years | +0.04% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 71.987 years | +0.06% |
| 2003 | 71.942 years | +0.02% |
| 2002 | 71.927 years | +0.09% |
| 2001 | 71.862 years | +0.20% |
| 2000 | 71.715 years | +0.26% |
| 1999 | 71.527 years | +0.25% |
| 1998 | 71.352 years | +0.22% |
| 1997 | 71.195 years | +0.22% |
| 1996 | 71.039 years | +0.29% |
| 1995 | 70.832 years | +0.08% |
| 1994 | 70.777 years | +0.23% |
| 1993 | 70.612 years | +0.20% |
| 1992 | 70.473 years | +0.11% |
| 1991 | 70.398 years | -0.10% |
| 1990 | 70.471 years | -0.27% |
| 1989 | 70.663 years | -0.44% |
| 1988 | 70.974 years | -0.55% |
| 1987 | 71.368 years | -0.42% |
| 1986 | 71.671 years | -0.34% |
| 1985 | 71.918 years | +0.01% |
| 1984 | 71.913 years | -0.13% |
| 1983 | 72.005 years | +0.36% |
| 1982 | 71.749 years | +0.40% |
| 1981 | 71.46 years | +0.63% |
| 1980 | 71.013 years | +2.63% |
| 1979 | 69.195 years | -1.31% |
| 1978 | 70.115 years | +0.57% |
| 1977 | 69.715 years | +0.44% |
| 1976 | 69.411 years | +0.51% |
| 1975 | 69.059 years | +0.69% |
| 1974 | 68.585 years | +0.72% |
| 1973 | 68.097 years | +0.93% |
| 1972 | 67.468 years | +1.06% |
| 1971 | 66.763 years | +0.84% |
| 1970 | 66.208 years | +0.77% |
| 1969 | 65.704 years | +0.65% |
| 1968 | 65.277 years | +0.65% |
| 1967 | 64.856 years | +0.62% |
| 1966 | 64.457 years | +0.85% |
| 1965 | 63.913 years | +1.00% |
| 1964 | 63.278 years | +1.06% |
| 1963 | 62.612 years | +1.16% |
| 1962 | 61.894 years | +1.43% |
| 1961 | 61.022 years | +1.57% |
| 1960 | 60.076 years | — |
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