Life Expectancy at Birth: Pakistan
Pakistan's life expectancy at birth is currently 67.799 years as of 2024. # Pakistan Life Expectancy at Birth Pakistan's life expectancy reached 67.
Current (2024)
67.799 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
67.799 years
Low (1960)
44.101 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Pakistan
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Pakistan
Analysis# Pakistan Life Expectancy at Birth
Pakistan's life expectancy reached 67.799 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 53.7% increase since 1960, when the figure stood at just 44.101 years. Over six decades, Pakistan has added nearly 24 years to average human lifespan—a substantial public health achievement reflecting improved healthcare access, nutrition, and sanitation infrastructure across the nation.
The past decade reveals steady gains with one notable disruption: a dip to 65.701 years in 2020, likely reflecting COVID-19 pandemic mortality. Recovery proved swift, and Pakistan has since accelerated its upward trajectory, gaining 2.1 years between 2021 and 2024. Sustained momentum in this direction suggests continued progress toward longer lifespans, though regional disparities and ongoing healthcare challenges remain areas requiring attention for further gains.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67.799 years | +0.22% |
| 2023 | 67.649 years | +0.34% |
| 2022 | 67.417 years | +2.50% |
| 2021 | 65.773 years | +0.11% |
| 2020 | 65.701 years | -1.54% |
| 2019 | 66.729 years | +0.37% |
| 2018 | 66.481 years | +0.39% |
| 2017 | 66.223 years | +0.42% |
| 2016 | 65.943 years | +0.46% |
| 2015 | 65.641 years | +0.41% |
| 2014 | 65.374 years | +0.38% |
| 2013 | 65.129 years | +0.38% |
| 2012 | 64.883 years | +0.35% |
| 2011 | 64.659 years | +0.44% |
| 2010 | 64.378 years | +0.27% |
| 2009 | 64.206 years | +0.32% |
| 2008 | 64.002 years | +0.31% |
| 2007 | 63.807 years | +0.29% |
| 2006 | 63.624 years | +1.94% |
| 2005 | 62.416 years | -1.08% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 63.097 years | +0.42% |
| 2003 | 62.834 years | +0.44% |
| 2002 | 62.556 years | +0.51% |
| 2001 | 62.241 years | +0.55% |
| 2000 | 61.903 years | +0.59% |
| 1999 | 61.54 years | +0.66% |
| 1998 | 61.134 years | +0.84% |
| 1997 | 60.623 years | +0.26% |
| 1996 | 60.466 years | +0.32% |
| 1995 | 60.273 years | +0.13% |
| 1994 | 60.197 years | +0.19% |
| 1993 | 60.083 years | +0.17% |
| 1992 | 59.983 years | +0.20% |
| 1991 | 59.864 years | +0.23% |
| 1990 | 59.728 years | +0.34% |
| 1989 | 59.528 years | +0.28% |
| 1988 | 59.36 years | +0.23% |
| 1987 | 59.222 years | +0.09% |
| 1986 | 59.167 years | +0.16% |
| 1985 | 59.075 years | +0.26% |
| 1984 | 58.921 years | +0.44% |
| 1983 | 58.663 years | +0.64% |
| 1982 | 58.291 years | +0.91% |
| 1981 | 57.764 years | +0.99% |
| 1980 | 57.199 years | +1.03% |
| 1979 | 56.614 years | +0.97% |
| 1978 | 56.072 years | +1.06% |
| 1977 | 55.482 years | +0.75% |
| 1976 | 55.069 years | +0.63% |
| 1975 | 54.722 years | +0.84% |
| 1974 | 54.266 years | +0.33% |
| 1973 | 54.09 years | +0.49% |
| 1972 | 53.824 years | +9.84% |
| 1971 | 49.002 years | -7.44% |
| 1970 | 52.943 years | +1.20% |
| 1969 | 52.316 years | +1.34% |
| 1968 | 51.624 years | +1.70% |
| 1967 | 50.763 years | +1.94% |
| 1966 | 49.797 years | +2.68% |
| 1965 | 48.495 years | +1.39% |
| 1964 | 47.831 years | +2.29% |
| 1963 | 46.761 years | +1.99% |
| 1962 | 45.85 years | +1.99% |
| 1961 | 44.956 years | +1.94% |
| 1960 | 44.101 years | — |
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