Life Expectancy at Birth: Micronesia, Fed. States of
Micronesia, Fed. States of's life expectancy at birth is currently 67.357 years as of 2024. # Micronesia, Fed.
Current (2024)
67.357 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
67.357 years
Low (1960)
54.195 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Micronesia, Fed. States of
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Micronesia, Fed. States of
Analysis# Micronesia, Fed. States of Life Expectancy at Birth
Life expectancy in the Federated States of Micronesia reached 67.357 years in 2024, marking both the all-time peak and a significant milestone for the nation. This represents a 24.3% improvement since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 54.195 years. Over six decades, the country has extended average lifespans by more than 13 years, reflecting broader gains in healthcare access and living standards across the Pacific region.
The past decade reveals consistent upward momentum, with only one notable dip in 2020 when life expectancy fell to 65.878 years—likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. Since then, the nation has recovered and continued advancing, gaining 1.479 years between 2020 and 2024. This sustained growth trajectory suggests continued progress in public health outcomes, though ongoing efforts to address regional health challenges remain critical for further gains.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.357 years | +0.24% |
| 2023 | 67.198 years | +0.35% |
| 2022 | 66.961 years | +1.22% |
| 2021 | 66.152 years | +0.42% |
| 2020 | 65.878 years | -0.48% |
| 2019 | 66.196 years | +0.38% |
| 2018 | 65.943 years | +0.28% |
| 2017 | 65.761 years | +0.28% |
| 2016 | 65.576 years | +0.41% |
| 2015 | 65.306 years | +0.02% |
| 2014 | 65.294 years | +0.18% |
| 2013 | 65.179 years | +0.15% |
| 2012 | 65.08 years | +0.17% |
| 2011 | 64.969 years | +0.12% |
| 2010 | 64.892 years | +0.04% |
| 2009 | 64.865 years | +0.02% |
| 2008 | 64.849 years | +0.01% |
| 2007 | 64.844 years | -0.02% |
| 2006 | 64.859 years | -0.07% |
| 2005 | 64.906 years | +0.01% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 64.898 years | -0.03% |
| 2003 | 64.915 years | +1.58% |
| 2002 | 63.907 years | -1.38% |
| 2001 | 64.801 years | +0.75% |
| 2000 | 64.317 years | -0.48% |
| 1999 | 64.626 years | +0.18% |
| 1998 | 64.509 years | +0.21% |
| 1997 | 64.371 years | +0.18% |
| 1996 | 64.253 years | +0.17% |
| 1995 | 64.142 years | +0.09% |
| 1994 | 64.082 years | +0.06% |
| 1993 | 64.041 years | +0.07% |
| 1992 | 63.996 years | +0.18% |
| 1991 | 63.881 years | +0.25% |
| 1990 | 63.722 years | +0.17% |
| 1989 | 63.617 years | +0.25% |
| 1988 | 63.461 years | +0.40% |
| 1987 | 63.206 years | +0.09% |
| 1986 | 63.151 years | +0.20% |
| 1985 | 63.028 years | +0.17% |
| 1984 | 62.923 years | +0.15% |
| 1983 | 62.829 years | +0.13% |
| 1982 | 62.747 years | +0.13% |
| 1981 | 62.668 years | +0.18% |
| 1980 | 62.556 years | +0.15% |
| 1979 | 62.46 years | +0.25% |
| 1978 | 62.306 years | +0.30% |
| 1977 | 62.118 years | +0.38% |
| 1976 | 61.885 years | +0.43% |
| 1975 | 61.617 years | +0.49% |
| 1974 | 61.319 years | +0.60% |
| 1973 | 60.955 years | +0.57% |
| 1972 | 60.608 years | +0.71% |
| 1971 | 60.182 years | +0.68% |
| 1970 | 59.774 years | +0.78% |
| 1969 | 59.309 years | +0.82% |
| 1968 | 58.827 years | +0.90% |
| 1967 | 58.305 years | +0.96% |
| 1966 | 57.75 years | +0.96% |
| 1965 | 57.199 years | +0.96% |
| 1964 | 56.655 years | +1.16% |
| 1963 | 56.004 years | +1.10% |
| 1962 | 55.393 years | +1.20% |
| 1961 | 54.736 years | +1.00% |
| 1960 | 54.195 years | — |
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