Life Expectancy at Birth: Palau
Palau's life expectancy at birth is currently 69.383 years as of 2024. # Palau Life Expectancy at Birth Palau's life expectancy at birth reached 69.
Current (2024)
69.383 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
69.383 years
Low (1960)
54.853 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Palau
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Palau
Analysis# Palau Life Expectancy at Birth
Palau's life expectancy at birth reached 69.383 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a 26.5% increase from 1960, when the nation recorded 54.853 years—a dramatic 14.5-year gain over six decades. The current figure positions Palau among nations showing steady health improvements, though gains have plateaued in recent years as the country approaches biological and healthcare limits typical of upper-middle-income economies.
Recent data reveals a slight dip between 2015 and 2019, with life expectancy declining from 69.07 to 68.982 years before dropping further to 68.563 in 2021. Recovery began in 2022 and accelerated through 2024, suggesting the nation has overcome pandemic-related disruptions. The upward trajectory since 2021 indicates Palau's healthcare systems are strengthening, though maintaining gains above 69 years will require sustained investments in disease prevention and public health infrastructure.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.383 years | +0.16% |
| 2023 | 69.269 years | +0.50% |
| 2022 | 68.922 years | +0.52% |
| 2021 | 68.563 years | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 68.689 years | -0.42% |
| 2019 | 68.982 years | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 68.989 years | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 69.019 years | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 69.046 years | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 69.07 years | +0.01% |
| 2014 | 69.062 years | +0.12% |
| 2013 | 68.981 years | +0.17% |
| 2012 | 68.863 years | +0.33% |
| 2011 | 68.638 years | +0.43% |
| 2010 | 68.347 years | +0.53% |
| 2009 | 67.99 years | +0.63% |
| 2008 | 67.562 years | +0.67% |
| 2007 | 67.113 years | +0.72% |
| 2006 | 66.633 years | +0.63% |
| 2005 | 66.219 years | +0.61% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 65.816 years | +0.57% |
| 2003 | 65.446 years | +0.57% |
| 2002 | 65.076 years | +0.43% |
| 2001 | 64.8 years | +0.47% |
| 2000 | 64.499 years | +0.42% |
| 1999 | 64.23 years | +0.44% |
| 1998 | 63.951 years | +0.38% |
| 1997 | 63.707 years | +0.40% |
| 1996 | 63.455 years | +0.32% |
| 1995 | 63.255 years | +0.24% |
| 1994 | 63.104 years | +0.20% |
| 1993 | 62.98 years | +0.09% |
| 1992 | 62.926 years | +0.12% |
| 1991 | 62.849 years | +0.09% |
| 1990 | 62.79 years | +0.02% |
| 1989 | 62.777 years | -0.00% |
| 1988 | 62.779 years | +0.01% |
| 1987 | 62.771 years | +0.03% |
| 1986 | 62.752 years | +0.05% |
| 1985 | 62.72 years | +0.13% |
| 1984 | 62.638 years | +0.26% |
| 1983 | 62.477 years | +0.23% |
| 1982 | 62.333 years | +0.31% |
| 1981 | 62.142 years | +0.38% |
| 1980 | 61.909 years | +0.48% |
| 1979 | 61.616 years | +0.53% |
| 1978 | 61.294 years | +0.65% |
| 1977 | 60.899 years | +0.71% |
| 1976 | 60.469 years | +0.79% |
| 1975 | 59.998 years | +0.85% |
| 1974 | 59.492 years | +0.79% |
| 1973 | 59.024 years | +0.80% |
| 1972 | 58.557 years | +0.77% |
| 1971 | 58.108 years | +0.75% |
| 1970 | 57.674 years | +0.74% |
| 1969 | 57.253 years | +0.65% |
| 1968 | 56.886 years | +0.61% |
| 1967 | 56.54 years | +0.58% |
| 1966 | 56.212 years | +0.49% |
| 1965 | 55.938 years | +0.26% |
| 1964 | 55.795 years | +0.41% |
| 1963 | 55.567 years | +0.34% |
| 1962 | 55.378 years | +0.52% |
| 1961 | 55.092 years | +0.44% |
| 1960 | 54.853 years | — |
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