Life Expectancy at Birth: Ireland
Ireland's life expectancy at birth is currently 83.01 years as of 2024. # Ireland Life Expectancy at Birth Ireland's life expectancy reached 83.
Current (2024)
83.01 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
83.01 years
Low (1961)
69.678 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Ireland
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Ireland
Analysis# Ireland Life Expectancy at Birth
Ireland's life expectancy reached 83.01 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 18.3% increase since 1960, when the nation recorded just 69.678 years. Over six decades, Irish life expectancy has climbed steadily, reflecting substantial improvements in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure.
The 2020-2021 period marked a notable disruption, with life expectancy dipping to 82.254 years in 2021—likely attributable to pandemic-related mortality. Recovery followed swiftly, however, with gains resuming from 2022 onward. The consistent upward trajectory since 2021 suggests Ireland's health metrics have stabilized at elevated levels, positioning the nation among the world's longest-lived populations.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.01 years | +0.25% |
| 2023 | 82.807 years | +0.36% |
| 2022 | 82.51 years | +0.31% |
| 2021 | 82.254 years | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 82.456 years | -0.30% |
| 2019 | 82.702 years | +0.60% |
| 2018 | 82.205 years | +0.06% |
| 2017 | 82.156 years | +0.61% |
| 2016 | 81.654 years | +0.25% |
| 2015 | 81.454 years | +0.13% |
| 2014 | 81.349 years | +0.49% |
| 2013 | 80.949 years | +0.13% |
| 2012 | 80.846 years | +0.12% |
| 2011 | 80.746 years | +0.00% |
| 2010 | 80.744 years | +0.69% |
| 2009 | 80.19 years | +0.12% |
| 2008 | 80.095 years | +0.57% |
| 2007 | 79.641 years | +0.50% |
| 2006 | 79.241 years | +0.38% |
| 2005 | 78.944 years | +0.52% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 78.539 years | +0.51% |
| 2003 | 78.139 years | +0.65% |
| 2002 | 77.634 years | +0.65% |
| 2001 | 77.134 years | +0.78% |
| 2000 | 76.537 years | +0.60% |
| 1999 | 76.083 years | -0.13% |
| 1998 | 76.18 years | +0.26% |
| 1997 | 75.985 years | +0.20% |
| 1996 | 75.832 years | +0.48% |
| 1995 | 75.469 years | -0.42% |
| 1994 | 75.787 years | +0.66% |
| 1993 | 75.292 years | -0.16% |
| 1992 | 75.415 years | +0.52% |
| 1991 | 75.025 years | +0.24% |
| 1990 | 74.846 years | +0.53% |
| 1989 | 74.455 years | +0.02% |
| 1988 | 74.439 years | +0.01% |
| 1987 | 74.432 years | +1.04% |
| 1986 | 73.666 years | +0.06% |
| 1985 | 73.622 years | -0.06% |
| 1984 | 73.664 years | +0.58% |
| 1983 | 73.24 years | +0.04% |
| 1982 | 73.209 years | +0.35% |
| 1981 | 72.952 years | +0.49% |
| 1980 | 72.595 years | +0.45% |
| 1979 | 72.268 years | +0.38% |
| 1978 | 71.996 years | -0.00% |
| 1977 | 71.997 years | +0.19% |
| 1976 | 71.857 years | +0.14% |
| 1975 | 71.753 years | +0.81% |
| 1974 | 71.176 years | -0.09% |
| 1973 | 71.24 years | +0.31% |
| 1972 | 71.022 years | -0.91% |
| 1971 | 71.676 years | +1.09% |
| 1970 | 70.902 years | +0.07% |
| 1969 | 70.853 years | -0.12% |
| 1968 | 70.941 years | -0.43% |
| 1967 | 71.245 years | +1.46% |
| 1966 | 70.217 years | -0.68% |
| 1965 | 70.695 years | +0.29% |
| 1964 | 70.49 years | +0.37% |
| 1963 | 70.23 years | +0.34% |
| 1962 | 69.991 years | +0.45% |
| 1961 | 69.678 years | -0.74% |
| 1960 | 70.194 years | — |
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