Life Expectancy at Birth: North Macedonia
North Macedonia 's life expectancy at birth is currently 76.617 years as of 2024. # North Macedonia Life Expectancy at Birth North Macedonia's life expectancy reached 76.
Current (2024)
76.617 years
+1.7% y/y
Peak (2018)
76.649 years
Low (1962)
59.285 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — North Macedonia
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — North Macedonia
Analysis# North Macedonia Life Expectancy at Birth
North Macedonia's life expectancy reached 76.617 years in 2024, approaching its all-time peak of 76.649 years recorded in 2018. The country has achieved remarkable progress over six decades, with life expectancy climbing 26.6% since 1960, when it stood at just 59.285 years. This sustained improvement reflects decades of health system development and rising living standards across the Balkans region.
Recent years reveal significant volatility. A sharp decline occurred between 2019 and 2021, dropping from 76.602 to 73.246 years—likely linked to the COVID-19 pandemic's mortality impact. Recovery began in 2022 and accelerated through 2024, with life expectancy nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. The upward trajectory in 2023-2024 suggests strengthening health outcomes, though the metric remains slightly below its 2018 peak.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.617 years | +1.73% |
| 2023 | 75.316 years | +1.20% |
| 2022 | 74.425 years | +1.61% |
| 2021 | 73.246 years | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 74.395 years | -2.88% |
| 2019 | 76.602 years | -0.06% |
| 2018 | 76.649 years | +0.92% |
| 2017 | 75.954 years | +0.73% |
| 2016 | 75.4 years | -0.00% |
| 2015 | 75.402 years | -0.06% |
| 2014 | 75.451 years | +0.07% |
| 2013 | 75.4 years | +0.66% |
| 2012 | 74.902 years | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 75.1 years | +0.14% |
| 2010 | 74.998 years | +0.74% |
| 2009 | 74.446 years | +0.06% |
| 2008 | 74.4 years | +0.81% |
| 2007 | 73.8 years | -0.13% |
| 2006 | 73.895 years | +0.27% |
| 2005 | 73.698 years | +0.14% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 73.598 years | +0.49% |
| 2003 | 73.241 years | +0.28% |
| 2002 | 73.039 years | -0.54% |
| 2001 | 73.437 years | +0.67% |
| 2000 | 72.946 years | +0.21% |
| 1999 | 72.79 years | +0.68% |
| 1998 | 72.298 years | -0.20% |
| 1997 | 72.446 years | -0.07% |
| 1996 | 72.495 years | +0.90% |
| 1995 | 71.849 years | +0.22% |
| 1994 | 71.693 years | +0.13% |
| 1993 | 71.597 years | +0.63% |
| 1992 | 71.148 years | -0.61% |
| 1991 | 71.583 years | +0.58% |
| 1990 | 71.172 years | +0.30% |
| 1989 | 70.957 years | +0.91% |
| 1988 | 70.314 years | +0.07% |
| 1987 | 70.264 years | +0.16% |
| 1986 | 70.154 years | +0.09% |
| 1985 | 70.088 years | +0.04% |
| 1984 | 70.062 years | +0.65% |
| 1983 | 69.607 years | -0.18% |
| 1982 | 69.733 years | +0.58% |
| 1981 | 69.328 years | +0.52% |
| 1980 | 68.968 years | -0.14% |
| 1979 | 69.062 years | +0.16% |
| 1978 | 68.955 years | +1.20% |
| 1977 | 68.136 years | +0.54% |
| 1976 | 67.772 years | +0.91% |
| 1975 | 67.163 years | +0.20% |
| 1974 | 67.026 years | +0.06% |
| 1973 | 66.986 years | +2.16% |
| 1972 | 65.569 years | +0.66% |
| 1971 | 65.138 years | +0.36% |
| 1970 | 64.902 years | +1.52% |
| 1969 | 63.932 years | -0.91% |
| 1968 | 64.521 years | +1.27% |
| 1967 | 63.711 years | +0.36% |
| 1966 | 63.481 years | +1.47% |
| 1965 | 62.563 years | +1.72% |
| 1964 | 61.503 years | +0.24% |
| 1963 | 61.358 years | +3.50% |
| 1962 | 59.285 years | -4.04% |
| 1961 | 61.778 years | +2.11% |
| 1960 | 60.502 years | — |
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