Life Expectancy at Birth: Iceland
Iceland's life expectancy at birth is currently 82.81 years as of 2024. # Iceland Life Expectancy at Birth Iceland's life expectancy reached 82.
Current (2024)
82.81 years
+0.4% y/y
Peak (2021)
83.166 years
Low (1963)
73.043 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Iceland
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Iceland
Analysis# Iceland Life Expectancy at Birth
Iceland's life expectancy reached 82.81 years in 2024, positioning the nation among the world's longest-living populations. The current figure sits just 0.36 years below the all-time peak of 83.166 years recorded in 2021, reflecting sustained excellence in health outcomes. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at 73.043 years, Iceland has gained 9.77 years—an 11.8% improvement over six decades of consistent health advancement.
Recent years show minor volatility after reaching peak longevity in 2021. A notable dip occurred in 2022, dropping to 82.12 years, followed by gradual recovery through 2023–2024. The data suggests Iceland's life expectancy has stabilized in the 82–83 year range, indicating sustained healthcare quality and living standards despite short-term fluctuations.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.81 years | +0.43% |
| 2023 | 82.456 years | +0.41% |
| 2022 | 82.12 years | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 83.166 years | +0.12% |
| 2020 | 83.063 years | -0.12% |
| 2019 | 83.163 years | +0.36% |
| 2018 | 82.861 years | +0.24% |
| 2017 | 82.661 years | +0.55% |
| 2016 | 82.205 years | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 82.468 years | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 82.861 years | +0.97% |
| 2013 | 82.061 years | -1.03% |
| 2012 | 82.917 years | +0.68% |
| 2011 | 82.359 years | +0.56% |
| 2010 | 81.898 years | +0.18% |
| 2009 | 81.751 years | +0.17% |
| 2008 | 81.61 years | +0.19% |
| 2007 | 81.454 years | +0.36% |
| 2006 | 81.159 years | -0.42% |
| 2005 | 81.502 years | +0.62% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 80.998 years | +0.04% |
| 2003 | 80.963 years | +0.57% |
| 2002 | 80.502 years | -0.23% |
| 2001 | 80.69 years | +1.30% |
| 2000 | 79.654 years | +0.38% |
| 1999 | 79.351 years | -0.32% |
| 1998 | 79.602 years | +0.91% |
| 1997 | 78.885 years | +0.14% |
| 1996 | 78.778 years | +1.02% |
| 1995 | 77.984 years | -1.59% |
| 1994 | 79.247 years | +0.40% |
| 1993 | 78.935 years | +0.22% |
| 1992 | 78.76 years | +0.98% |
| 1991 | 77.992 years | -0.06% |
| 1990 | 78.036 years | -0.13% |
| 1989 | 78.141 years | +1.37% |
| 1988 | 77.083 years | -0.33% |
| 1987 | 77.339 years | -0.84% |
| 1986 | 77.991 years | +0.50% |
| 1985 | 77.602 years | +0.03% |
| 1984 | 77.577 years | +0.95% |
| 1983 | 76.846 years | -0.25% |
| 1982 | 77.038 years | +0.68% |
| 1981 | 76.521 years | -0.42% |
| 1980 | 76.847 years | +0.10% |
| 1979 | 76.773 years | +0.16% |
| 1978 | 76.649 years | +0.36% |
| 1977 | 76.374 years | -0.78% |
| 1976 | 76.972 years | +1.84% |
| 1975 | 75.579 years | +1.43% |
| 1974 | 74.512 years | +0.08% |
| 1973 | 74.451 years | -0.01% |
| 1972 | 74.456 years | +1.20% |
| 1971 | 73.57 years | -0.49% |
| 1970 | 73.934 years | +0.21% |
| 1969 | 73.776 years | -0.31% |
| 1968 | 74.006 years | +0.30% |
| 1967 | 73.783 years | +0.66% |
| 1966 | 73.3 years | -0.77% |
| 1965 | 73.869 years | +0.44% |
| 1964 | 73.542 years | +0.68% |
| 1963 | 73.043 years | -0.92% |
| 1962 | 73.722 years | +0.30% |
| 1961 | 73.503 years | -0.73% |
| 1960 | 74.04 years | — |
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