Life Expectancy at Birth: Malawi
Malawi's life expectancy at birth is currently 67.561 years as of 2024. # Malawi Life Expectancy at Birth Malawi's life expectancy reached 67.
Current (2024)
67.561 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
67.561 years
Low (1960)
34.986 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Malawi
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Malawi
Analysis# Malawi Life Expectancy at Birth
Malawi's life expectancy reached 67.561 years in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 93.1% increase since 1960, when the figure stood at just 34.986 years. Over six decades, Malawi has nearly doubled its citizens' average lifespan, reflecting substantial progress in healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions across the nation.
The past decade shows accelerating gains, particularly from 2015 onward. Life expectancy climbed from 62.324 years in 2015 to 67.561 years in 2024, with a notable dip in 2021 (64.782 years) likely tied to pandemic disruptions. The subsequent recovery and sustained upward trajectory through 2024 suggest continued momentum in health improvements, positioning Malawi on a path of extended longevity gains.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.561 years | +0.31% |
| 2023 | 67.353 years | +1.99% |
| 2022 | 66.037 years | +1.94% |
| 2021 | 64.782 years | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 65.216 years | +0.34% |
| 2019 | 64.995 years | +0.82% |
| 2018 | 64.464 years | +0.86% |
| 2017 | 63.914 years | +1.19% |
| 2016 | 63.163 years | +1.35% |
| 2015 | 62.324 years | +1.09% |
| 2014 | 61.651 years | +1.37% |
| 2013 | 60.816 years | +1.58% |
| 2012 | 59.87 years | +1.72% |
| 2011 | 58.859 years | +1.86% |
| 2010 | 57.787 years | +1.89% |
| 2009 | 56.714 years | +1.79% |
| 2008 | 55.715 years | +1.88% |
| 2007 | 54.687 years | +1.93% |
| 2006 | 53.652 years | +2.25% |
| 2005 | 52.469 years | +2.73% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 51.073 years | +2.97% |
| 2003 | 49.601 years | +2.96% |
| 2002 | 48.176 years | +2.06% |
| 2001 | 47.205 years | +2.24% |
| 2000 | 46.17 years | +2.46% |
| 1999 | 45.06 years | +1.72% |
| 1998 | 44.3 years | +0.23% |
| 1997 | 44.2 years | +0.44% |
| 1996 | 44.005 years | +0.46% |
| 1995 | 43.804 years | +0.01% |
| 1994 | 43.8 years | +0.35% |
| 1993 | 43.648 years | +0.03% |
| 1992 | 43.636 years | +0.22% |
| 1991 | 43.54 years | -0.08% |
| 1990 | 43.575 years | +0.14% |
| 1989 | 43.515 years | -0.12% |
| 1988 | 43.569 years | -0.76% |
| 1987 | 43.902 years | -0.89% |
| 1986 | 44.298 years | -0.61% |
| 1985 | 44.568 years | -0.53% |
| 1984 | 44.807 years | -0.37% |
| 1983 | 44.974 years | +0.30% |
| 1982 | 44.84 years | +0.27% |
| 1981 | 44.72 years | +0.88% |
| 1980 | 44.331 years | +1.44% |
| 1979 | 43.703 years | +1.63% |
| 1978 | 43.002 years | +2.44% |
| 1977 | 41.979 years | +2.33% |
| 1976 | 41.022 years | +2.35% |
| 1975 | 40.079 years | +2.25% |
| 1974 | 39.197 years | +2.20% |
| 1973 | 38.355 years | +1.99% |
| 1972 | 37.608 years | +1.38% |
| 1971 | 37.095 years | +1.25% |
| 1970 | 36.638 years | +0.93% |
| 1969 | 36.301 years | +0.60% |
| 1968 | 36.085 years | +0.40% |
| 1967 | 35.941 years | +0.31% |
| 1966 | 35.831 years | +0.25% |
| 1965 | 35.74 years | +0.17% |
| 1964 | 35.681 years | +0.11% |
| 1963 | 35.643 years | +0.55% |
| 1962 | 35.449 years | +0.62% |
| 1961 | 35.23 years | +0.70% |
| 1960 | 34.986 years | — |
Related Data
Other Metrics
For Malawi
Compare Life Expectancy at Birth
Same metric, other countries
Demographics
People & population data