Life Expectancy at Birth: Madagascar
Madagascar's life expectancy at birth is currently 63.835 years as of 2024. # Madagascar Life Expectancy at Birth Madagascar's life expectancy at birth reached 63.
Current (2024)
63.835 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
63.835 years
Low (1960)
43.349 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Madagascar
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Madagascar
Analysis# Madagascar Life Expectancy at Birth
Madagascar's life expectancy at birth reached 63.835 years in 2024, marking the country's highest recorded value since tracking began in 1960. Over six decades, the nation has achieved a 47.3% increase from its all-time low of 43.349 years, reflecting substantial health and development gains. This steady upward trajectory demonstrates improved access to healthcare, nutrition, and living standards across the population.
A significant dip occurred in 2020–2021, when life expectancy fell to 62.516 years—likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. Recovery followed swiftly, with the metric rebounding to near-peak levels by 2023. The recent stabilization around 63.8 years suggests Madagascar has consolidated its gains, though sustained investment in healthcare infrastructure will be essential for further progress in coming decades.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63.835 years | +0.32% |
| 2023 | 63.632 years | +0.89% |
| 2022 | 63.068 years | +0.88% |
| 2021 | 62.516 years | -0.30% |
| 2020 | 62.706 years | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 63.504 years | +0.02% |
| 2018 | 63.491 years | +0.09% |
| 2017 | 63.433 years | +0.00% |
| 2016 | 63.431 years | +0.11% |
| 2015 | 63.362 years | +0.16% |
| 2014 | 63.261 years | +0.16% |
| 2013 | 63.161 years | +0.24% |
| 2012 | 63.007 years | +0.23% |
| 2011 | 62.86 years | +0.42% |
| 2010 | 62.597 years | +0.47% |
| 2009 | 62.304 years | +0.50% |
| 2008 | 61.992 years | +0.75% |
| 2007 | 61.533 years | +0.64% |
| 2006 | 61.14 years | +0.78% |
| 2005 | 60.664 years | +0.82% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60.168 years | +0.80% |
| 2003 | 59.693 years | +0.88% |
| 2002 | 59.17 years | +0.85% |
| 2001 | 58.674 years | +1.21% |
| 2000 | 57.974 years | +0.94% |
| 1999 | 57.434 years | +1.11% |
| 1998 | 56.803 years | +1.20% |
| 1997 | 56.127 years | +1.17% |
| 1996 | 55.477 years | +1.15% |
| 1995 | 54.845 years | +1.10% |
| 1994 | 54.247 years | +0.96% |
| 1993 | 53.733 years | +1.49% |
| 1992 | 52.946 years | +0.74% |
| 1991 | 52.555 years | +0.80% |
| 1990 | 52.14 years | +0.63% |
| 1989 | 51.816 years | +0.76% |
| 1988 | 51.425 years | +0.64% |
| 1987 | 51.098 years | +0.88% |
| 1986 | 50.651 years | +0.49% |
| 1985 | 50.406 years | +0.39% |
| 1984 | 50.209 years | +0.20% |
| 1983 | 50.107 years | +0.20% |
| 1982 | 50.009 years | +0.41% |
| 1981 | 49.806 years | -0.36% |
| 1980 | 49.984 years | -0.15% |
| 1979 | 50.059 years | +0.08% |
| 1978 | 50.017 years | +0.14% |
| 1977 | 49.945 years | +0.29% |
| 1976 | 49.8 years | +0.41% |
| 1975 | 49.596 years | +0.59% |
| 1974 | 49.303 years | +0.78% |
| 1973 | 48.921 years | +0.85% |
| 1972 | 48.507 years | +0.63% |
| 1971 | 48.204 years | +0.64% |
| 1970 | 47.898 years | +1.22% |
| 1969 | 47.322 years | +0.83% |
| 1968 | 46.932 years | +1.02% |
| 1967 | 46.457 years | +1.04% |
| 1966 | 45.98 years | +1.17% |
| 1965 | 45.447 years | +0.91% |
| 1964 | 45.037 years | +0.92% |
| 1963 | 44.626 years | +1.00% |
| 1962 | 44.185 years | +0.90% |
| 1961 | 43.79 years | +1.02% |
| 1960 | 43.349 years | — |
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