Life Expectancy at Birth: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea's life expectancy at birth is currently 66.256 years as of 2024. # Papua New Guinea Life Expectancy at Birth Papua New Guinea's life expectancy reached 66.
Current (2024)
66.256 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
66.256 years
Low (1960)
45.805 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Papua New Guinea
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Papua New Guinea
Analysis# Papua New Guinea Life Expectancy at Birth
Papua New Guinea's life expectancy reached 66.256 years in 2024, marking the nation's all-time high. This represents substantial progress from 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 45.805 years—a gain of 44.6% over six decades. The country has steadily extended average lifespans despite significant development challenges, though current figures remain below the global average of approximately 72 years.
Recent years show volatility alongside overall improvement. A notable dip occurred in 2021, when life expectancy fell to 64.358 years, likely reflecting pandemic impacts. Recovery accelerated through 2023 and 2024, with consecutive annual gains pushing the metric to its peak. Sustained upward momentum in 2024 suggests Papua New Guinea continues strengthening healthcare access and living conditions, though maintaining this trajectory will require ongoing investment in public health infrastructure.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66.256 years | +0.18% |
| 2023 | 66.134 years | +1.32% |
| 2022 | 65.274 years | +1.42% |
| 2021 | 64.358 years | -1.10% |
| 2020 | 65.075 years | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 65.331 years | +0.33% |
| 2018 | 65.114 years | +0.29% |
| 2017 | 64.923 years | +0.34% |
| 2016 | 64.7 years | +0.35% |
| 2015 | 64.473 years | +0.43% |
| 2014 | 64.198 years | +0.42% |
| 2013 | 63.927 years | +0.45% |
| 2012 | 63.639 years | +0.41% |
| 2011 | 63.382 years | +0.52% |
| 2010 | 63.056 years | +0.45% |
| 2009 | 62.772 years | +0.42% |
| 2008 | 62.511 years | +0.48% |
| 2007 | 62.211 years | +0.31% |
| 2006 | 62.018 years | +0.24% |
| 2005 | 61.868 years | +0.12% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 61.795 years | +0.09% |
| 2003 | 61.741 years | +0.16% |
| 2002 | 61.643 years | -0.01% |
| 2001 | 61.647 years | +0.06% |
| 2000 | 61.609 years | +0.17% |
| 1999 | 61.505 years | +1.77% |
| 1998 | 60.435 years | -1.36% |
| 1997 | 61.27 years | +0.33% |
| 1996 | 61.071 years | +0.23% |
| 1995 | 60.929 years | +0.33% |
| 1994 | 60.726 years | +0.43% |
| 1993 | 60.466 years | +0.34% |
| 1992 | 60.26 years | +0.53% |
| 1991 | 59.94 years | +0.27% |
| 1990 | 59.778 years | +0.30% |
| 1989 | 59.598 years | +0.37% |
| 1988 | 59.381 years | +0.25% |
| 1987 | 59.232 years | +0.36% |
| 1986 | 59.017 years | +0.36% |
| 1985 | 58.804 years | +0.38% |
| 1984 | 58.583 years | +0.50% |
| 1983 | 58.294 years | +0.38% |
| 1982 | 58.075 years | +0.55% |
| 1981 | 57.76 years | +0.64% |
| 1980 | 57.391 years | +0.74% |
| 1979 | 56.967 years | +0.79% |
| 1978 | 56.523 years | +0.84% |
| 1977 | 56.05 years | +0.94% |
| 1976 | 55.53 years | +0.99% |
| 1975 | 54.984 years | +1.00% |
| 1974 | 54.441 years | +1.09% |
| 1973 | 53.853 years | +1.13% |
| 1972 | 53.25 years | +1.25% |
| 1971 | 52.593 years | +0.86% |
| 1970 | 52.144 years | +1.21% |
| 1969 | 51.523 years | +1.26% |
| 1968 | 50.884 years | +1.27% |
| 1967 | 50.247 years | +1.37% |
| 1966 | 49.566 years | +1.31% |
| 1965 | 48.927 years | +1.31% |
| 1964 | 48.295 years | +1.30% |
| 1963 | 47.674 years | +2.07% |
| 1962 | 46.706 years | +0.61% |
| 1961 | 46.425 years | +1.35% |
| 1960 | 45.805 years | — |
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