Life Expectancy at Birth: Finland
Finland's life expectancy at birth is currently 82.337 years as of 2024. # Finland Life Expectancy at Birth Finland's life expectancy reached 82.
Current (2024)
82.337 years
+0.9% y/y
Peak (2024)
82.337 years
Low (1962)
68.578 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Finland
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Finland
Analysis# Finland Life Expectancy at Birth
Finland's life expectancy reached 82.337 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a 19.6% increase from 1960, when the metric stood at 68.578 years—demonstrating six decades of sustained health improvements. The country's steady gains reflect advances in healthcare, living standards, and disease prevention that have positioned Finland among Europe's leaders in longevity.
Recent years reveal a recovery trend after a notable dip in 2022, when life expectancy fell to 81.188 years—likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. The rebound accelerated through 2023 and 2024, with gains of 0.397 and 0.752 years respectively. Finland's trajectory suggests continued upward momentum, supported by robust public health infrastructure and strong healthcare access across its population.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.337 years | +0.92% |
| 2023 | 81.585 years | +0.49% |
| 2022 | 81.188 years | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 81.885 years | -0.06% |
| 2020 | 81.932 years | -0.06% |
| 2019 | 81.983 years | +0.30% |
| 2018 | 81.734 years | +0.12% |
| 2017 | 81.632 years | +0.25% |
| 2016 | 81.429 years | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 81.48 years | +0.37% |
| 2014 | 81.18 years | +0.25% |
| 2013 | 80.976 years | +0.43% |
| 2012 | 80.627 years | +0.19% |
| 2011 | 80.471 years | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 79.871 years | +0.19% |
| 2009 | 79.72 years | +0.19% |
| 2008 | 79.568 years | +0.38% |
| 2007 | 79.263 years | +0.06% |
| 2006 | 79.215 years | +0.50% |
| 2005 | 78.817 years | +0.13% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 78.715 years | +0.44% |
| 2003 | 78.368 years | +0.32% |
| 2002 | 78.12 years | +0.20% |
| 2001 | 77.966 years | +0.65% |
| 2000 | 77.466 years | +0.23% |
| 1999 | 77.291 years | +0.26% |
| 1998 | 77.091 years | +0.28% |
| 1997 | 76.879 years | +0.24% |
| 1996 | 76.693 years | +0.37% |
| 1995 | 76.41 years | +0.02% |
| 1994 | 76.396 years | +0.91% |
| 1993 | 75.705 years | +0.33% |
| 1992 | 75.455 years | +0.30% |
| 1991 | 75.228 years | +0.55% |
| 1990 | 74.813 years | +0.03% |
| 1989 | 74.792 years | +0.29% |
| 1988 | 74.577 years | -0.02% |
| 1987 | 74.592 years | +0.04% |
| 1986 | 74.56 years | +0.45% |
| 1985 | 74.223 years | -0.40% |
| 1984 | 74.519 years | +0.43% |
| 1983 | 74.201 years | -0.13% |
| 1982 | 74.298 years | +0.75% |
| 1981 | 73.747 years | +0.42% |
| 1980 | 73.44 years | +0.39% |
| 1979 | 73.155 years | +0.35% |
| 1978 | 72.897 years | +0.76% |
| 1977 | 72.35 years | +0.75% |
| 1976 | 71.813 years | +0.19% |
| 1975 | 71.674 years | +0.76% |
| 1974 | 71.135 years | -0.12% |
| 1973 | 71.224 years | +0.73% |
| 1972 | 70.707 years | +0.98% |
| 1971 | 70.018 years | -0.23% |
| 1970 | 70.18 years | +0.97% |
| 1969 | 69.503 years | -0.16% |
| 1968 | 69.616 years | -0.07% |
| 1967 | 69.667 years | +0.27% |
| 1966 | 69.477 years | +0.72% |
| 1965 | 68.978 years | -0.35% |
| 1964 | 69.221 years | +0.30% |
| 1963 | 69.013 years | +0.63% |
| 1962 | 68.578 years | -0.39% |
| 1961 | 68.844 years | +0.03% |
| 1960 | 68.82 years | — |
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