Life Expectancy at Birth: Greenland
Greenland's life expectancy at birth is currently 70.273 years as of 2024. # Greenland Life Expectancy at Birth Greenland's life expectancy reached 70.
Current (2024)
70.273 years
-1.0% y/y
Peak (2019)
71.409 years
Low (1960)
58.552 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Greenland
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Greenland
Analysis# Greenland Life Expectancy at Birth
Greenland's life expectancy reached 70.273 years in 2024, reflecting substantial progress since 1960 when it stood at just 58.552 years—a 20% improvement over six decades. While current levels remain below the all-time peak of 71.409 years recorded in 2019, Greenland has established itself among countries with competitive life expectancy metrics. The nation's healthcare systems and living conditions have undergone dramatic transformation, underpinning this long-term upward trajectory.
Recent years reveal a declining pattern. From 2019 through 2024, life expectancy has fallen by 1.136 years, with notably sharper drops in 2023 and 2024. The 2020–2021 period showed relative stability, but momentum has not returned since. This recent downturn suggests emerging health challenges or demographic shifts warrant monitoring, particularly as the metric dips below levels sustained throughout the mid-2010s recovery period.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.273 years | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 70.972 years | -0.36% |
| 2022 | 71.23 years | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 71.261 years | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 71.286 years | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 71.409 years | +0.07% |
| 2018 | 71.361 years | +0.15% |
| 2017 | 71.256 years | +0.08% |
| 2016 | 71.199 years | +0.41% |
| 2015 | 70.91 years | +0.57% |
| 2014 | 70.508 years | +0.31% |
| 2013 | 70.292 years | +0.47% |
| 2012 | 69.96 years | +0.50% |
| 2011 | 69.615 years | +0.38% |
| 2010 | 69.35 years | +0.46% |
| 2009 | 69.032 years | +0.68% |
| 2008 | 68.566 years | +0.43% |
| 2007 | 68.274 years | +0.67% |
| 2006 | 67.818 years | +0.76% |
| 2005 | 67.305 years | +0.74% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 66.808 years | +1.04% |
| 2003 | 66.123 years | +1.07% |
| 2002 | 65.42 years | +0.64% |
| 2001 | 65.006 years | +0.31% |
| 2000 | 64.803 years | -1.57% |
| 1999 | 65.834 years | -0.49% |
| 1998 | 66.157 years | +0.55% |
| 1997 | 65.798 years | +0.05% |
| 1996 | 65.767 years | +0.19% |
| 1995 | 65.644 years | -0.39% |
| 1994 | 65.901 years | +0.48% |
| 1993 | 65.585 years | +0.60% |
| 1992 | 65.196 years | +0.25% |
| 1991 | 65.032 years | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 65.068 years | +0.62% |
| 1989 | 64.668 years | +0.13% |
| 1988 | 64.582 years | -0.11% |
| 1987 | 64.654 years | +0.63% |
| 1986 | 64.249 years | +0.65% |
| 1985 | 63.834 years | +0.58% |
| 1984 | 63.467 years | +0.26% |
| 1983 | 63.3 years | +0.17% |
| 1982 | 63.193 years | +0.19% |
| 1981 | 63.075 years | -0.59% |
| 1980 | 63.45 years | -0.79% |
| 1979 | 63.955 years | +0.85% |
| 1978 | 63.415 years | +2.55% |
| 1977 | 61.84 years | +0.06% |
| 1976 | 61.806 years | -0.04% |
| 1975 | 61.832 years | -0.31% |
| 1974 | 62.026 years | -0.67% |
| 1973 | 62.447 years | -0.56% |
| 1972 | 62.797 years | -0.41% |
| 1971 | 63.054 years | -0.10% |
| 1970 | 63.116 years | -0.01% |
| 1969 | 63.122 years | +0.58% |
| 1968 | 62.76 years | +0.68% |
| 1967 | 62.336 years | +0.86% |
| 1966 | 61.802 years | +0.62% |
| 1965 | 61.421 years | +0.84% |
| 1964 | 60.908 years | +0.75% |
| 1963 | 60.454 years | +0.71% |
| 1962 | 60.029 years | +1.01% |
| 1961 | 59.426 years | +1.49% |
| 1960 | 58.552 years | — |
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