Life Expectancy at Birth: Myanmar
Myanmar's life expectancy at birth is currently 67.095 years as of 2024. # Myanmar Life Expectancy at Birth Myanmar's life expectancy reached 67.
Current (2024)
67.095 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
67.095 years
Low (1960)
44.086 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Myanmar
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Myanmar
Analysis# Myanmar Life Expectancy at Birth
Myanmar's life expectancy reached 67.095 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 52.2% improvement since 1960, when the country recorded a low of 44.086 years. Over six decades, Myanmar has added more than 23 years to average lifespans, reflecting substantial gains in public health, nutrition, and healthcare infrastructure.
The past decade reveals steady progress with one notable disruption. Annual gains averaged 0.2 years from 2015 through 2020, but a sharp drop to 65.553 years occurred in 2021—likely reflecting COVID-19 mortality impacts. Recovery began immediately thereafter, with consecutive annual increases restoring the upward trajectory by 2024. The consistent gains suggest Myanmar's health systems continue strengthening despite recent challenges.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.095 years | +0.31% |
| 2023 | 66.889 years | +0.58% |
| 2022 | 66.506 years | +1.45% |
| 2021 | 65.553 years | -1.59% |
| 2020 | 66.612 years | +0.23% |
| 2019 | 66.457 years | +0.34% |
| 2018 | 66.232 years | +0.49% |
| 2017 | 65.909 years | +0.41% |
| 2016 | 65.64 years | +0.54% |
| 2015 | 65.288 years | +0.45% |
| 2014 | 64.994 years | +0.58% |
| 2013 | 64.617 years | +0.57% |
| 2012 | 64.251 years | +0.61% |
| 2011 | 63.859 years | +0.60% |
| 2010 | 63.479 years | +0.61% |
| 2009 | 63.095 years | +11.94% |
| 2008 | 56.364 years | -9.63% |
| 2007 | 62.367 years | +0.55% |
| 2006 | 62.026 years | +0.50% |
| 2005 | 61.72 years | +0.45% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 61.443 years | +0.40% |
| 2003 | 61.196 years | +0.44% |
| 2002 | 60.925 years | +0.47% |
| 2001 | 60.64 years | +0.47% |
| 2000 | 60.357 years | +0.42% |
| 1999 | 60.107 years | +0.35% |
| 1998 | 59.896 years | +0.63% |
| 1997 | 59.523 years | +0.60% |
| 1996 | 59.169 years | +0.85% |
| 1995 | 58.671 years | +0.59% |
| 1994 | 58.326 years | +0.51% |
| 1993 | 58.032 years | +0.61% |
| 1992 | 57.681 years | +0.50% |
| 1991 | 57.395 years | +0.41% |
| 1990 | 57.159 years | +0.47% |
| 1989 | 56.889 years | +0.56% |
| 1988 | 56.57 years | +0.39% |
| 1987 | 56.353 years | +0.48% |
| 1986 | 56.084 years | +0.48% |
| 1985 | 55.816 years | +0.40% |
| 1984 | 55.596 years | +0.52% |
| 1983 | 55.308 years | +0.50% |
| 1982 | 55.033 years | +0.61% |
| 1981 | 54.699 years | +0.60% |
| 1980 | 54.374 years | +0.64% |
| 1979 | 54.026 years | +0.94% |
| 1978 | 53.522 years | +0.48% |
| 1977 | 53.266 years | +0.68% |
| 1976 | 52.908 years | +0.79% |
| 1975 | 52.493 years | +0.77% |
| 1974 | 52.092 years | +0.64% |
| 1973 | 51.763 years | +0.71% |
| 1972 | 51.397 years | +0.73% |
| 1971 | 51.027 years | +1.10% |
| 1970 | 50.47 years | +0.90% |
| 1969 | 50.02 years | +1.26% |
| 1968 | 49.4 years | +1.11% |
| 1967 | 48.86 years | +1.41% |
| 1966 | 48.181 years | +1.64% |
| 1965 | 47.405 years | +1.61% |
| 1964 | 46.653 years | +1.53% |
| 1963 | 45.951 years | +1.52% |
| 1962 | 45.264 years | +1.48% |
| 1961 | 44.603 years | +1.17% |
| 1960 | 44.086 years | — |
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