Life Expectancy at Birth: Nauru
Nauru's life expectancy at birth is currently 62.279 years as of 2024. # Nauru Life Expectancy at Birth Nauru's life expectancy at birth reached 62.
Current (2024)
62.279 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
62.279 years
Low (1960)
57.924 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Nauru
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Nauru
Analysis# Nauru Life Expectancy at Birth
Nauru's life expectancy at birth reached 62.279 years in 2024, marking the country's all-time peak since records began in 1960. This represents a 7.5% increase from the historical low of 57.924 years recorded six decades ago. The Pacific island nation has experienced steady upward momentum across the 64-year period, though gains have been gradual and modest compared to global improvements in health outcomes.
The most consistent growth occurred between 2015 and 2024, when life expectancy climbed 1.4 years—from 60.897 to 62.279. A temporary dip in 2021 (61.331 years) interrupted the otherwise linear progression, likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. The sustained rebound in 2022–2024 suggests renewed progress in public health, positioning Nauru on an upward trajectory as it approaches its next development phase.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.279 years | +0.27% |
| 2023 | 62.109 years | +0.29% |
| 2022 | 61.93 years | +0.98% |
| 2021 | 61.331 years | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 61.527 years | +0.22% |
| 2019 | 61.393 years | +0.25% |
| 2018 | 61.238 years | +0.22% |
| 2017 | 61.101 years | +0.17% |
| 2016 | 60.996 years | +0.16% |
| 2015 | 60.897 years | +0.10% |
| 2014 | 60.834 years | +0.22% |
| 2013 | 60.701 years | +0.28% |
| 2012 | 60.533 years | +0.41% |
| 2011 | 60.287 years | +0.35% |
| 2010 | 60.074 years | +0.37% |
| 2009 | 59.852 years | +0.30% |
| 2008 | 59.675 years | +0.31% |
| 2007 | 59.49 years | +0.14% |
| 2006 | 59.409 years | +0.08% |
| 2005 | 59.361 years | +0.03% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 59.346 years | -0.02% |
| 2003 | 59.359 years | -0.11% |
| 2002 | 59.427 years | -0.09% |
| 2001 | 59.482 years | -0.15% |
| 2000 | 59.574 years | -0.21% |
| 1999 | 59.701 years | -0.27% |
| 1998 | 59.86 years | -0.21% |
| 1997 | 59.985 years | -0.14% |
| 1996 | 60.07 years | +0.01% |
| 1995 | 60.063 years | +0.18% |
| 1994 | 59.954 years | +0.32% |
| 1993 | 59.761 years | +0.41% |
| 1992 | 59.518 years | +0.35% |
| 1991 | 59.312 years | +0.36% |
| 1990 | 59.102 years | +0.34% |
| 1989 | 58.9 years | +0.30% |
| 1988 | 58.725 years | +0.17% |
| 1987 | 58.625 years | +0.06% |
| 1986 | 58.591 years | -0.01% |
| 1985 | 58.598 years | -0.10% |
| 1984 | 58.658 years | -0.06% |
| 1983 | 58.694 years | +0.10% |
| 1982 | 58.635 years | +0.14% |
| 1981 | 58.555 years | +0.14% |
| 1980 | 58.471 years | +0.17% |
| 1979 | 58.374 years | +0.15% |
| 1978 | 58.288 years | +0.25% |
| 1977 | 58.144 years | -0.12% |
| 1976 | 58.215 years | -0.06% |
| 1975 | 58.251 years | -0.10% |
| 1974 | 58.31 years | -0.09% |
| 1973 | 58.362 years | -0.07% |
| 1972 | 58.405 years | -0.04% |
| 1971 | 58.427 years | -0.04% |
| 1970 | 58.449 years | +0.07% |
| 1969 | 58.408 years | -0.38% |
| 1968 | 58.633 years | +0.02% |
| 1967 | 58.62 years | +0.40% |
| 1966 | 58.385 years | +0.22% |
| 1965 | 58.255 years | +0.15% |
| 1964 | 58.167 years | +0.12% |
| 1963 | 58.099 years | +0.13% |
| 1962 | 58.023 years | +0.03% |
| 1961 | 58.005 years | +0.14% |
| 1960 | 57.924 years | — |
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