Life Expectancy at Birth: Montenegro
Montenegro's life expectancy at birth is currently 77.89 years as of 2024. # Montenegro Life Expectancy at Birth Montenegro's life expectancy reached 77.
Current (2024)
77.89 years
+0.4% y/y
Peak (2024)
77.89 years
Low (1960)
65.492 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Montenegro
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Montenegro
Analysis# Montenegro Life Expectancy at Birth
Montenegro's life expectancy reached 77.89 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a substantial 18.9% improvement since 1960, when the figure stood at 65.492 years. Over six decades, the country has added roughly 12.4 years to average lifespans, reflecting advances in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure across the Balkans region.
Recent years reveal volatility in gains. A sharp decline occurred in 2020–2021, dropping from 77.885 to 73.824 years—likely driven by COVID-19 mortality impacts. Recovery proved steady, with consecutive annual improvements restoring the metric to record levels by 2024. The upward momentum suggests sustained health sector strengthening, though sustained monitoring remains essential given the region's development dynamics.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77.89 years | +0.39% |
| 2023 | 77.588 years | +1.84% |
| 2022 | 76.188 years | +3.20% |
| 2021 | 73.824 years | -2.78% |
| 2020 | 75.932 years | -0.98% |
| 2019 | 76.683 years | -1.54% |
| 2018 | 77.885 years | +1.56% |
| 2017 | 76.685 years | +0.19% |
| 2016 | 76.541 years | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 76.602 years | +0.34% |
| 2014 | 76.339 years | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 76.49 years | +0.25% |
| 2012 | 76.3 years | +0.29% |
| 2011 | 76.083 years | +0.12% |
| 2010 | 75.99 years | +1.13% |
| 2009 | 75.144 years | +0.01% |
| 2008 | 75.137 years | +1.07% |
| 2007 | 74.339 years | +0.68% |
| 2006 | 73.839 years | -0.19% |
| 2005 | 73.983 years | -0.30% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 74.206 years | +0.20% |
| 2003 | 74.056 years | +0.12% |
| 2002 | 73.965 years | +0.52% |
| 2001 | 73.58 years | +0.25% |
| 2000 | 73.397 years | +0.35% |
| 1999 | 73.144 years | -0.20% |
| 1998 | 73.288 years | -0.07% |
| 1997 | 73.343 years | -0.14% |
| 1996 | 73.445 years | -0.16% |
| 1995 | 73.565 years | -0.03% |
| 1994 | 73.588 years | -0.14% |
| 1993 | 73.694 years | +0.10% |
| 1992 | 73.622 years | -0.20% |
| 1991 | 73.767 years | +0.10% |
| 1990 | 73.696 years | +0.10% |
| 1989 | 73.62 years | +0.56% |
| 1988 | 73.213 years | +0.32% |
| 1987 | 72.983 years | +0.54% |
| 1986 | 72.588 years | +0.48% |
| 1985 | 72.239 years | +0.20% |
| 1984 | 72.098 years | -0.01% |
| 1983 | 72.107 years | +0.01% |
| 1982 | 72.101 years | +0.25% |
| 1981 | 71.919 years | -0.16% |
| 1980 | 72.033 years | +1.06% |
| 1979 | 71.28 years | -0.60% |
| 1978 | 71.71 years | +0.13% |
| 1977 | 71.615 years | -0.32% |
| 1976 | 71.846 years | +0.19% |
| 1975 | 71.709 years | +0.42% |
| 1974 | 71.412 years | +0.06% |
| 1973 | 71.368 years | +0.47% |
| 1972 | 71.036 years | +0.60% |
| 1971 | 70.613 years | +0.58% |
| 1970 | 70.206 years | +0.35% |
| 1969 | 69.963 years | +0.46% |
| 1968 | 69.643 years | +0.82% |
| 1967 | 69.076 years | +0.95% |
| 1966 | 68.429 years | +0.78% |
| 1965 | 67.902 years | +1.03% |
| 1964 | 67.209 years | +0.90% |
| 1963 | 66.607 years | +0.59% |
| 1962 | 66.218 years | +0.44% |
| 1961 | 65.928 years | +0.67% |
| 1960 | 65.492 years | — |
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