Life Expectancy at Birth: Poland
Poland's life expectancy at birth is currently 78.41 years as of 2024. # Poland Life Expectancy at Birth Poland's life expectancy reached 78.
Current (2024)
78.41 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
78.41 years
Low (1962)
67.427 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Poland
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Poland
Analysis# Poland Life Expectancy at Birth
Poland's life expectancy reached 78.41 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak and representing substantial progress over six decades. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at 67.427 years, Poland has added 10.98 years to its national average—a 15.9% increase that reflects major improvements in healthcare, living standards, and public health infrastructure.
The past decade reveals volatility punctuated by recovery. A sharp dip occurred in 2020–2021, when life expectancy fell to 75.351 years, reflecting pandemic-related excess mortality. Poland rebounded decisively from 2021 onward, gaining 3.06 years over three years and reclaiming its historical high in 2024. The sustained upward trajectory since 2021 suggests improving health conditions and effective post-pandemic recovery.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.41 years | +0.19% |
| 2023 | 78.259 years | +1.43% |
| 2022 | 77.156 years | +2.40% |
| 2021 | 75.351 years | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 76.4 years | -1.93% |
| 2019 | 77.905 years | +0.39% |
| 2018 | 77.602 years | -0.20% |
| 2017 | 77.754 years | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 77.851 years | +0.52% |
| 2015 | 77.451 years | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 77.602 years | +0.78% |
| 2013 | 77 years | +0.33% |
| 2012 | 76.746 years | +0.07% |
| 2011 | 76.695 years | +0.59% |
| 2010 | 76.246 years | +0.73% |
| 2009 | 75.695 years | +0.20% |
| 2008 | 75.544 years | +0.40% |
| 2007 | 75.244 years | +0.13% |
| 2006 | 75.144 years | +0.20% |
| 2005 | 74.995 years | +0.20% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 74.846 years | +0.33% |
| 2003 | 74.598 years | +0.13% |
| 2002 | 74.498 years | +0.40% |
| 2001 | 74.2 years | +0.61% |
| 2000 | 73.749 years | +0.97% |
| 1999 | 73.044 years | +0.06% |
| 1998 | 72.998 years | +0.48% |
| 1997 | 72.646 years | +0.55% |
| 1996 | 72.246 years | +0.49% |
| 1995 | 71.893 years | +0.28% |
| 1994 | 71.695 years | +0.14% |
| 1993 | 71.595 years | +0.71% |
| 1992 | 71.09 years | +0.71% |
| 1991 | 70.588 years | -0.43% |
| 1990 | 70.89 years | -0.22% |
| 1989 | 71.044 years | -0.40% |
| 1988 | 71.332 years | +0.61% |
| 1987 | 70.898 years | +0.07% |
| 1986 | 70.849 years | +0.43% |
| 1985 | 70.549 years | -0.35% |
| 1984 | 70.8 years | -0.28% |
| 1983 | 71 years | -0.14% |
| 1982 | 71.102 years | +0.07% |
| 1981 | 71.051 years | +1.36% |
| 1980 | 70.098 years | -0.92% |
| 1979 | 70.751 years | +0.57% |
| 1978 | 70.351 years | -0.07% |
| 1977 | 70.402 years | -0.36% |
| 1976 | 70.656 years | +0.13% |
| 1975 | 70.561 years | -0.78% |
| 1974 | 71.117 years | +0.64% |
| 1973 | 70.663 years | -0.00% |
| 1972 | 70.666 years | +1.51% |
| 1971 | 69.612 years | -0.37% |
| 1970 | 69.868 years | +0.21% |
| 1969 | 69.72 years | -0.71% |
| 1968 | 70.22 years | +1.15% |
| 1967 | 69.424 years | -0.58% |
| 1966 | 69.827 years | +0.57% |
| 1965 | 69.429 years | +1.17% |
| 1964 | 68.629 years | +0.37% |
| 1963 | 68.376 years | +1.41% |
| 1962 | 67.427 years | -0.52% |
| 1961 | 67.778 years | +0.14% |
| 1960 | 67.68 years | — |
Related Data
Other Metrics
For Poland
Compare Life Expectancy at Birth
Same metric, other countries
Demographics
People & population data