Life Expectancy at Birth: Hungary
Hungary's life expectancy at birth is currently 76.724 years as of 2024. # Hungary Life Expectancy at Birth Hungary's life expectancy reached 76.
Current (2024)
76.724 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
76.724 years
Low (1962)
67.866 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Hungary
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Hungary
Analysis# Hungary Life Expectancy at Birth
Hungary's life expectancy reached 76.724 years in 2024, marking an all-time high for the country. This represents a 12.8% improvement since 1960, when the metric stood at 67.866 years. The 64-year trajectory reflects substantial gains in healthcare, living standards, and medical technology. However, Hungary remains below the European Union average, indicating continued room for advancement in public health outcomes.
The past decade reveals volatility in Hungary's life expectancy gains. A notable dip occurred in 2021, dropping to 74.066 years—the lowest point in decades—before a rebound began in 2022. The 2020-2021 decline aligns with excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery has been steady since, with consecutive annual increases culminating in 2024's peak. Sustained upward momentum will depend on addressing chronic disease rates and healthcare system capacity.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.724 years | +0.20% |
| 2023 | 76.571 years | +0.93% |
| 2022 | 75.868 years | +2.43% |
| 2021 | 74.066 years | -1.80% |
| 2020 | 75.42 years | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 76.32 years | +0.33% |
| 2018 | 76.066 years | +0.33% |
| 2017 | 75.817 years | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 76.063 years | +0.66% |
| 2015 | 75.568 years | -0.26% |
| 2014 | 75.763 years | +0.26% |
| 2013 | 75.566 years | +0.67% |
| 2012 | 75.063 years | +0.27% |
| 2011 | 74.859 years | +0.88% |
| 2010 | 74.207 years | +0.41% |
| 2009 | 73.905 years | +0.28% |
| 2008 | 73.702 years | +0.75% |
| 2007 | 73.151 years | +0.07% |
| 2006 | 73.098 years | +0.62% |
| 2005 | 72.649 years | +0.00% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 72.649 years | +0.48% |
| 2003 | 72.3 years | -0.07% |
| 2002 | 72.349 years | +0.14% |
| 2001 | 72.249 years | +1.41% |
| 2000 | 71.246 years | +0.81% |
| 1999 | 70.677 years | +0.17% |
| 1998 | 70.558 years | -0.20% |
| 1997 | 70.702 years | +0.53% |
| 1996 | 70.329 years | +0.77% |
| 1995 | 69.792 years | +0.46% |
| 1994 | 69.47 years | +0.53% |
| 1993 | 69.101 years | -0.02% |
| 1992 | 69.117 years | -0.37% |
| 1991 | 69.377 years | +0.09% |
| 1990 | 69.316 years | -0.21% |
| 1989 | 69.462 years | -0.80% |
| 1988 | 70.023 years | +0.53% |
| 1987 | 69.651 years | +0.69% |
| 1986 | 69.173 years | +0.29% |
| 1985 | 68.972 years | -0.08% |
| 1984 | 69.026 years | +0.08% |
| 1983 | 68.974 years | -0.55% |
| 1982 | 69.358 years | +0.32% |
| 1981 | 69.139 years | +0.11% |
| 1980 | 69.062 years | -0.79% |
| 1979 | 69.615 years | +0.32% |
| 1978 | 69.394 years | -0.65% |
| 1977 | 69.848 years | +0.40% |
| 1976 | 69.573 years | +0.41% |
| 1975 | 69.29 years | +0.06% |
| 1974 | 69.248 years | -0.39% |
| 1973 | 69.518 years | -0.21% |
| 1972 | 69.665 years | +0.89% |
| 1971 | 69.052 years | -0.16% |
| 1970 | 69.165 years | -0.22% |
| 1969 | 69.315 years | +0.12% |
| 1968 | 69.23 years | -0.26% |
| 1967 | 69.407 years | -0.59% |
| 1966 | 69.822 years | +1.09% |
| 1965 | 69.071 years | -0.45% |
| 1964 | 69.381 years | +0.74% |
| 1963 | 68.874 years | +1.49% |
| 1962 | 67.866 years | -1.55% |
| 1961 | 68.936 years | +1.37% |
| 1960 | 68.003 years | — |
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