Life Expectancy at Birth: Luxembourg
Luxembourg's life expectancy at birth is currently 83.195 years as of 2024. # Luxembourg Life Expectancy at Birth Luxembourg's life expectancy reached 83.
Current (2024)
83.195 years
-0.1% y/y
Peak (2023)
83.31 years
Low (1962)
68.432 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Luxembourg
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Luxembourg
Analysis# Luxembourg Life Expectancy at Birth
Luxembourg's life expectancy reached 83.195 years in 2024, nearly matching the all-time peak of 83.31 years recorded in 2023. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 68.432 years, the country has achieved a remarkable 20.9% increase over six decades. This sustained improvement reflects Luxembourg's advanced healthcare infrastructure and high living standards, positioning the nation among the world's leaders in longevity.
Recent data reveals modest fluctuations rather than linear growth. A notable dip occurred in 2020, when life expectancy dropped to 82.144 years—likely reflecting pandemic-related mortality. Recovery followed swiftly, with gains resuming through 2023 before a slight decline to 83.195 in 2024. The narrow range between current and peak values suggests Luxembourg's life expectancy has stabilized at an exceptionally high level, with future gains dependent on continued advances in healthcare and preventive medicine.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.195 years | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 83.31 years | +0.44% |
| 2022 | 82.946 years | +0.42% |
| 2021 | 82.598 years | +0.55% |
| 2020 | 82.144 years | -0.60% |
| 2019 | 82.639 years | +0.42% |
| 2018 | 82.295 years | +0.24% |
| 2017 | 82.095 years | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 82.685 years | +0.48% |
| 2015 | 82.293 years | +0.08% |
| 2014 | 82.229 years | +0.52% |
| 2013 | 81.8 years | +0.50% |
| 2012 | 81.393 years | +0.50% |
| 2011 | 80.988 years | +0.44% |
| 2010 | 80.632 years | -0.01% |
| 2009 | 80.637 years | +0.12% |
| 2008 | 80.539 years | +1.46% |
| 2007 | 79.383 years | +0.12% |
| 2006 | 79.288 years | -0.18% |
| 2005 | 79.432 years | +0.39% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79.122 years | +1.79% |
| 2003 | 77.727 years | -0.31% |
| 2002 | 77.966 years | +0.18% |
| 2001 | 77.824 years | -0.06% |
| 2000 | 77.873 years | +0.13% |
| 1999 | 77.771 years | +0.98% |
| 1998 | 77.017 years | +0.18% |
| 1997 | 76.88 years | +0.47% |
| 1996 | 76.52 years | +0.01% |
| 1995 | 76.512 years | +0.18% |
| 1994 | 76.371 years | +0.87% |
| 1993 | 75.712 years | -0.08% |
| 1992 | 75.771 years | +0.41% |
| 1991 | 75.463 years | +0.92% |
| 1990 | 74.775 years | +0.88% |
| 1989 | 74.123 years | +0.00% |
| 1988 | 74.12 years | +0.54% |
| 1987 | 73.722 years | -0.31% |
| 1986 | 73.953 years | +1.12% |
| 1985 | 73.134 years | +0.76% |
| 1984 | 72.581 years | -0.37% |
| 1983 | 72.851 years | +1.10% |
| 1982 | 72.056 years | +0.12% |
| 1981 | 71.968 years | -0.40% |
| 1980 | 72.258 years | +0.11% |
| 1979 | 72.177 years | +1.07% |
| 1978 | 71.415 years | -0.01% |
| 1977 | 71.424 years | +1.71% |
| 1976 | 70.22 years | -0.14% |
| 1975 | 70.318 years | +0.17% |
| 1974 | 70.2 years | -0.19% |
| 1973 | 70.334 years | -0.15% |
| 1972 | 70.443 years | +1.74% |
| 1971 | 69.24 years | +0.05% |
| 1970 | 69.208 years | -0.73% |
| 1969 | 69.717 years | -0.37% |
| 1968 | 69.975 years | +0.70% |
| 1967 | 69.489 years | +0.85% |
| 1966 | 68.9 years | -0.47% |
| 1965 | 69.227 years | +0.52% |
| 1964 | 68.866 years | +0.28% |
| 1963 | 68.672 years | +0.35% |
| 1962 | 68.432 years | -1.04% |
| 1961 | 69.153 years | +0.51% |
| 1960 | 68.801 years | — |
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