Life Expectancy at Birth: Congo, Republic of
Congo, Republic of 's life expectancy at birth is currently 66.001 years as of 2024. # Congo, Republic of Life Expectancy at Birth Life expectancy in the Republic of Congo reached 66.
Current (2024)
66.001 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
66.001 years
Low (1960)
47.595 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Congo, Republic of
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Congo, Republic of
Analysis# Congo, Republic of Life Expectancy at Birth
Life expectancy in the Republic of Congo reached 66.001 years in 2024, marking an all-time high and representing substantial progress over six decades. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 47.595 years, the nation has gained 18.406 years—a 38.7% improvement. This steady advancement reflects broader gains in healthcare access and living conditions across the region.
The past decade shows consistent upward momentum, with life expectancy climbing from 63.662 years in 2015 to the current 66.001 years. A notable dip occurred in 2019 (63.152 years), likely reflecting health challenges during that period, but recovery resumed promptly. The sustained growth trajectory through 2024 suggests ongoing improvements in public health infrastructure and disease management, positioning the nation on a continued path toward greater life expectancy gains.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 66.001 years | +0.35% |
| 2023 | 65.772 years | +1.19% |
| 2022 | 65 years | +1.26% |
| 2021 | 64.192 years | -0.31% |
| 2020 | 64.391 years | +1.96% |
| 2019 | 63.152 years | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 64.472 years | +0.42% |
| 2017 | 64.203 years | +0.46% |
| 2016 | 63.911 years | +0.39% |
| 2015 | 63.662 years | +0.49% |
| 2014 | 63.349 years | +0.60% |
| 2013 | 62.969 years | +0.49% |
| 2012 | 62.662 years | +0.60% |
| 2011 | 62.286 years | +0.90% |
| 2010 | 61.731 years | +0.84% |
| 2009 | 61.215 years | +0.70% |
| 2008 | 60.79 years | +1.23% |
| 2007 | 60.05 years | +0.97% |
| 2006 | 59.474 years | +1.27% |
| 2005 | 58.73 years | +1.33% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 57.957 years | +1.45% |
| 2003 | 57.131 years | +1.27% |
| 2002 | 56.414 years | +0.95% |
| 2001 | 55.885 years | +0.93% |
| 2000 | 55.371 years | +1.73% |
| 1999 | 54.427 years | +3.57% |
| 1998 | 52.551 years | +8.19% |
| 1997 | 48.575 years | -12.07% |
| 1996 | 55.24 years | -0.42% |
| 1995 | 55.474 years | -0.30% |
| 1994 | 55.641 years | -0.71% |
| 1993 | 56.041 years | -0.78% |
| 1992 | 56.483 years | -0.50% |
| 1991 | 56.764 years | -0.54% |
| 1990 | 57.07 years | -0.39% |
| 1989 | 57.292 years | -0.35% |
| 1988 | 57.493 years | -0.17% |
| 1987 | 57.59 years | -0.07% |
| 1986 | 57.633 years | +0.04% |
| 1985 | 57.608 years | +0.12% |
| 1984 | 57.54 years | +0.20% |
| 1983 | 57.428 years | +0.34% |
| 1982 | 57.236 years | +0.30% |
| 1981 | 57.065 years | +0.46% |
| 1980 | 56.803 years | +0.49% |
| 1979 | 56.524 years | +0.49% |
| 1978 | 56.248 years | +0.39% |
| 1977 | 56.027 years | +0.59% |
| 1976 | 55.699 years | +0.54% |
| 1975 | 55.402 years | +0.63% |
| 1974 | 55.053 years | +0.56% |
| 1973 | 54.744 years | +0.70% |
| 1972 | 54.361 years | +0.70% |
| 1971 | 53.983 years | +0.80% |
| 1970 | 53.555 years | +0.83% |
| 1969 | 53.114 years | +0.94% |
| 1968 | 52.62 years | +1.37% |
| 1967 | 51.91 years | +0.68% |
| 1966 | 51.557 years | +1.10% |
| 1965 | 50.996 years | +1.26% |
| 1964 | 50.363 years | +1.27% |
| 1963 | 49.729 years | +1.41% |
| 1962 | 49.038 years | +1.42% |
| 1961 | 48.351 years | +1.59% |
| 1960 | 47.595 years | — |
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