Life Expectancy at Birth: Mongolia
Mongolia's life expectancy at birth is currently 72.398 years as of 2024. # Mongolia Life Expectancy at Birth Mongolia's life expectancy reached 72.
Current (2024)
72.398 years
+0.4% y/y
Peak (2024)
72.398 years
Low (1960)
44.531 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Mongolia
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Mongolia
Analysis# Mongolia Life Expectancy at Birth
Mongolia's life expectancy reached 72.398 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 62.6% improvement since 1960, when the nation recorded a low of 44.531 years. Over six decades, Mongolia transformed from a country where average lifespan fell short of 45 years to one approaching 73—a gain of nearly 28 years per capita.
The acceleration has been particularly pronounced in recent years. Between 2015 and 2024, Mongolia added 1.6 years to its life expectancy, reflecting steady annual gains. The consistent upward trajectory—averaging roughly 0.2 years annually over the past decade—suggests sustained progress in public health, healthcare access, and living standards. Barring significant disruption, the nation appears positioned to continue extending longevity among its population.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.398 years | +0.38% |
| 2023 | 72.122 years | +0.31% |
| 2022 | 71.901 years | +0.36% |
| 2021 | 71.645 years | +0.41% |
| 2020 | 71.349 years | +0.42% |
| 2019 | 71.053 years | +0.32% |
| 2018 | 70.827 years | +0.40% |
| 2017 | 70.543 years | +0.45% |
| 2016 | 70.224 years | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 70.81 years | +0.32% |
| 2014 | 70.583 years | +0.69% |
| 2013 | 70.098 years | +0.86% |
| 2012 | 69.5 years | +0.57% |
| 2011 | 69.109 years | +0.88% |
| 2010 | 68.506 years | +0.79% |
| 2009 | 67.969 years | +1.08% |
| 2008 | 67.246 years | +0.98% |
| 2007 | 66.593 years | +1.05% |
| 2006 | 65.902 years | +0.95% |
| 2005 | 65.281 years | +1.01% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 64.63 years | +1.66% |
| 2003 | 63.575 years | +0.06% |
| 2002 | 63.54 years | +0.23% |
| 2001 | 63.392 years | +0.29% |
| 2000 | 63.21 years | +0.67% |
| 1999 | 62.79 years | +1.14% |
| 1998 | 62.083 years | +1.09% |
| 1997 | 61.415 years | +0.69% |
| 1996 | 60.994 years | +0.17% |
| 1995 | 60.893 years | +0.06% |
| 1994 | 60.859 years | +0.06% |
| 1993 | 60.824 years | +0.65% |
| 1992 | 60.431 years | +1.05% |
| 1991 | 59.805 years | +1.71% |
| 1990 | 58.801 years | +1.20% |
| 1989 | 58.102 years | +1.08% |
| 1988 | 57.48 years | +0.68% |
| 1987 | 57.093 years | +0.63% |
| 1986 | 56.738 years | +0.57% |
| 1985 | 56.417 years | +0.53% |
| 1984 | 56.121 years | +0.49% |
| 1983 | 55.845 years | +0.45% |
| 1982 | 55.594 years | +0.40% |
| 1981 | 55.373 years | +0.34% |
| 1980 | 55.185 years | +0.29% |
| 1979 | 55.027 years | +0.26% |
| 1978 | 54.886 years | +0.27% |
| 1977 | 54.736 years | +0.34% |
| 1976 | 54.548 years | +0.45% |
| 1975 | 54.301 years | +0.58% |
| 1974 | 53.988 years | +0.79% |
| 1973 | 53.567 years | +0.93% |
| 1972 | 53.073 years | +1.05% |
| 1971 | 52.52 years | +1.10% |
| 1970 | 51.951 years | +1.15% |
| 1969 | 51.36 years | +1.22% |
| 1968 | 50.739 years | +1.30% |
| 1967 | 50.09 years | +1.53% |
| 1966 | 49.334 years | +1.34% |
| 1965 | 48.683 years | +1.60% |
| 1964 | 47.917 years | +1.72% |
| 1963 | 47.106 years | +1.86% |
| 1962 | 46.247 years | +1.88% |
| 1961 | 45.393 years | +1.94% |
| 1960 | 44.531 years | — |
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