Life Expectancy at Birth: Ethiopia
Ethiopia's life expectancy at birth is currently 67.603 years as of 2024. # Ethiopia Life Expectancy at Birth Ethiopia's life expectancy reached 67.
Current (2024)
67.603 years
+0.4% y/y
Peak (2024)
67.603 years
Low (1983)
36.319 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Ethiopia
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Ethiopia
Analysis# Ethiopia Life Expectancy at Birth
Ethiopia's life expectancy reached 67.603 years in 2024, marking the nation's all-time high. This represents a dramatic 70.7% increase since 1960, when baseline data collection began. The country's health trajectory reversed a devastating low of 36.319 years in 1983, reflecting the impact of famine and conflict during that period.
The most significant gains occurred from the mid-1990s onward, with steady annual improvements accelerating after 2015. Between 2015 and 2024, life expectancy climbed 4 years—from 63.592 to 67.603—demonstrating sustained progress in public health infrastructure and disease management. A minor dip in 2021 coincided with pandemic disruptions, but recovery resumed immediately. Current momentum suggests continued gains ahead.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.603 years | +0.43% |
| 2023 | 67.315 years | +0.62% |
| 2022 | 66.897 years | +2.40% |
| 2021 | 65.33 years | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 65.969 years | +0.35% |
| 2019 | 65.741 years | +0.74% |
| 2018 | 65.257 years | +0.76% |
| 2017 | 64.766 years | +0.94% |
| 2016 | 64.162 years | +0.90% |
| 2015 | 63.592 years | +1.06% |
| 2014 | 62.927 years | +1.23% |
| 2013 | 62.161 years | +1.17% |
| 2012 | 61.443 years | +1.40% |
| 2011 | 60.595 years | +1.48% |
| 2010 | 59.709 years | +1.69% |
| 2009 | 58.715 years | +1.70% |
| 2008 | 57.733 years | +2.06% |
| 2007 | 56.566 years | +2.10% |
| 2006 | 55.402 years | +1.91% |
| 2005 | 54.364 years | +1.17% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 53.735 years | +1.62% |
| 2003 | 52.877 years | +1.52% |
| 2002 | 52.085 years | +1.28% |
| 2001 | 51.428 years | +1.08% |
| 2000 | 50.88 years | +2.82% |
| 1999 | 49.486 years | -0.60% |
| 1998 | 49.785 years | +1.17% |
| 1997 | 49.21 years | +1.05% |
| 1996 | 48.697 years | +1.12% |
| 1995 | 48.156 years | +0.48% |
| 1994 | 47.926 years | +0.52% |
| 1993 | 47.676 years | +0.84% |
| 1992 | 47.279 years | +1.33% |
| 1991 | 46.657 years | +3.41% |
| 1990 | 45.117 years | -1.15% |
| 1989 | 45.644 years | -0.08% |
| 1988 | 45.682 years | -0.46% |
| 1987 | 45.892 years | +19.60% |
| 1986 | 38.371 years | +1.65% |
| 1985 | 37.747 years | +2.75% |
| 1984 | 36.737 years | +1.15% |
| 1983 | 36.319 years | -16.38% |
| 1982 | 43.434 years | +0.81% |
| 1981 | 43.084 years | +0.63% |
| 1980 | 42.815 years | +1.04% |
| 1979 | 42.376 years | +2.10% |
| 1978 | 41.506 years | +0.26% |
| 1977 | 41.397 years | +0.19% |
| 1976 | 41.32 years | +6.11% |
| 1975 | 38.941 years | -0.36% |
| 1974 | 39.083 years | -4.91% |
| 1973 | 41.103 years | +0.17% |
| 1972 | 41.035 years | -2.80% |
| 1971 | 42.216 years | +0.24% |
| 1970 | 42.115 years | -0.04% |
| 1969 | 42.131 years | +0.09% |
| 1968 | 42.092 years | +0.36% |
| 1967 | 41.941 years | +6.60% |
| 1966 | 39.343 years | -5.00% |
| 1965 | 41.413 years | +0.37% |
| 1964 | 41.261 years | +0.72% |
| 1963 | 40.967 years | +1.08% |
| 1962 | 40.531 years | +0.83% |
| 1961 | 40.198 years | +1.47% |
| 1960 | 39.615 years | — |
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