Life Expectancy at Birth: Egypt
Egypt's life expectancy at birth is currently 71.806 years as of 2024. # Egypt Life Expectancy at Birth Egypt's life expectancy reached 71.
Current (2024)
71.806 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
71.806 years
Low (1960)
44.436 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Egypt
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Egypt
Analysis# Egypt Life Expectancy at Birth
Egypt's life expectancy reached 71.806 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 61.6% improvement since 1960, when the metric stood at just 44.436 years. Over six decades, Egypt has nearly closed a 27-year gap in life expectancy, reflecting substantial gains in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards across the population.
Recent years reveal volatility in this upward trajectory. A sharp dip occurred in 2020–2021, with life expectancy dropping to 68.976 years—likely reflecting pandemic impacts. Recovery has been swift and steady, with gains of approximately 0.6–0.8 years annually from 2021 onward. The consistent climb back to record levels in 2024 suggests Egypt's healthcare systems have stabilized, positioning the country for continued gains in population health outcomes.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.806 years | +0.24% |
| 2023 | 71.633 years | +0.88% |
| 2022 | 71.01 years | +2.95% |
| 2021 | 68.976 years | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 69.79 years | -2.00% |
| 2019 | 71.213 years | +0.34% |
| 2018 | 70.974 years | +0.37% |
| 2017 | 70.709 years | +0.39% |
| 2016 | 70.437 years | +0.43% |
| 2015 | 70.135 years | +0.32% |
| 2014 | 69.911 years | +0.40% |
| 2013 | 69.632 years | +0.24% |
| 2012 | 69.464 years | +0.34% |
| 2011 | 69.232 years | +0.22% |
| 2010 | 69.078 years | +0.24% |
| 2009 | 68.915 years | +0.22% |
| 2008 | 68.761 years | +0.20% |
| 2007 | 68.627 years | +0.20% |
| 2006 | 68.493 years | +0.20% |
| 2005 | 68.355 years | +0.21% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 68.211 years | +0.24% |
| 2003 | 68.045 years | +0.29% |
| 2002 | 67.846 years | +0.35% |
| 2001 | 67.612 years | +0.42% |
| 2000 | 67.332 years | +0.48% |
| 1999 | 67.01 years | +0.56% |
| 1998 | 66.635 years | +0.65% |
| 1997 | 66.207 years | +0.72% |
| 1996 | 65.733 years | +0.80% |
| 1995 | 65.214 years | +0.85% |
| 1994 | 64.663 years | +0.80% |
| 1993 | 64.147 years | +0.88% |
| 1992 | 63.585 years | +0.83% |
| 1991 | 63.059 years | +0.87% |
| 1990 | 62.513 years | +0.91% |
| 1989 | 61.949 years | +0.96% |
| 1988 | 61.358 years | +1.02% |
| 1987 | 60.736 years | +1.08% |
| 1986 | 60.085 years | +1.14% |
| 1985 | 59.405 years | +1.21% |
| 1984 | 58.697 years | +1.26% |
| 1983 | 57.967 years | +1.31% |
| 1982 | 57.219 years | +1.36% |
| 1981 | 56.454 years | +1.40% |
| 1980 | 55.673 years | +1.45% |
| 1979 | 54.876 years | +1.48% |
| 1978 | 54.075 years | +1.51% |
| 1977 | 53.272 years | +1.50% |
| 1976 | 52.484 years | +1.45% |
| 1975 | 51.734 years | +1.35% |
| 1974 | 51.044 years | +1.89% |
| 1973 | 50.098 years | +0.38% |
| 1972 | 49.908 years | +0.86% |
| 1971 | 49.48 years | +0.98% |
| 1970 | 49 years | +0.62% |
| 1969 | 48.7 years | +0.20% |
| 1968 | 48.602 years | +0.98% |
| 1967 | 48.13 years | +0.30% |
| 1966 | 47.988 years | +0.86% |
| 1965 | 47.577 years | +1.07% |
| 1964 | 47.075 years | +1.25% |
| 1963 | 46.493 years | +1.42% |
| 1962 | 45.844 years | +1.55% |
| 1961 | 45.146 years | +1.60% |
| 1960 | 44.436 years | — |
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