Life Expectancy at Birth: Russian Federation
Russian Federation's life expectancy at birth is currently 73.44 years as of 2024. # Russian Federation Life Expectancy at Birth Russia's life expectancy reached 73.
Current (2024)
73.44 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
73.44 years
Low (1994)
64.467 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Russian Federation
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Russian Federation
Analysis# Russian Federation Life Expectancy at Birth
Russia's life expectancy reached 73.44 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents an 8.8% increase since 1960, though progress has been uneven. The nation's lowest point came in 1994 at 64.467 years, reflecting the turbulent post-Soviet transition period. Over the past six decades, life expectancy has generally trended upward despite significant volatility.
Recent years reveal sharp fluctuations tied to major events. A notable decline occurred in 2020–2021, dropping from 73.084 years to 69.9 years, reflecting the COVID-19 pandemic's impact. However, Russia rebounded strongly, gaining 3.54 years between 2021 and 2024. The current trajectory suggests sustained recovery, with 2024 data indicating that life expectancy has returned to historical highs.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.44 years | +0.25% |
| 2023 | 73.255 years | +0.98% |
| 2022 | 72.546 years | +3.79% |
| 2021 | 69.9 years | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 71.339 years | -2.39% |
| 2019 | 73.084 years | +0.58% |
| 2018 | 72.662 years | +0.29% |
| 2017 | 72.451 years | +1.12% |
| 2016 | 71.651 years | +0.66% |
| 2015 | 71.183 years | +0.62% |
| 2014 | 70.744 years | +0.23% |
| 2013 | 70.579 years | +0.72% |
| 2012 | 70.072 years | +0.56% |
| 2011 | 69.684 years | +1.22% |
| 2010 | 68.841 years | +0.23% |
| 2009 | 68.685 years | +1.08% |
| 2008 | 67.949 years | +0.54% |
| 2007 | 67.587 years | +1.29% |
| 2006 | 66.728 years | +1.83% |
| 2005 | 65.53 years | +0.09% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 65.471 years | +0.68% |
| 2003 | 65.028 years | -0.16% |
| 2002 | 65.129 years | -0.39% |
| 2001 | 65.383 years | -0.15% |
| 2000 | 65.484 years | -0.75% |
| 1999 | 65.982 years | -1.56% |
| 1998 | 67.03 years | +0.50% |
| 1997 | 66.699 years | +1.28% |
| 1996 | 65.854 years | +1.80% |
| 1995 | 64.691 years | +0.35% |
| 1994 | 64.467 years | -0.72% |
| 1993 | 64.936 years | -2.90% |
| 1992 | 66.873 years | -2.34% |
| 1991 | 68.474 years | -0.60% |
| 1990 | 68.886 years | -0.41% |
| 1989 | 69.172 years | -0.42% |
| 1988 | 69.464 years | +0.03% |
| 1987 | 69.44 years | +0.07% |
| 1986 | 69.39 years | +2.26% |
| 1985 | 67.857 years | +0.97% |
| 1984 | 67.203 years | -0.67% |
| 1983 | 67.653 years | -0.23% |
| 1982 | 67.806 years | +0.81% |
| 1981 | 67.264 years | +0.34% |
| 1980 | 67.034 years | -0.12% |
| 1979 | 67.114 years | -0.41% |
| 1978 | 67.391 years | +0.02% |
| 1977 | 67.376 years | -0.17% |
| 1976 | 67.488 years | -0.35% |
| 1975 | 67.724 years | -0.87% |
| 1974 | 68.32 years | +0.04% |
| 1973 | 68.295 years | -0.02% |
| 1972 | 68.309 years | -0.10% |
| 1971 | 68.377 years | +0.36% |
| 1970 | 68.134 years | +0.33% |
| 1969 | 67.912 years | -0.59% |
| 1968 | 68.315 years | -0.16% |
| 1967 | 68.427 years | -0.23% |
| 1966 | 68.586 years | +0.12% |
| 1965 | 68.506 years | -0.30% |
| 1964 | 68.715 years | +0.64% |
| 1963 | 68.275 years | +0.85% |
| 1962 | 67.699 years | -0.12% |
| 1961 | 67.783 years | +0.38% |
| 1960 | 67.526 years | — |
Related Data
Other Metrics
For Russian Federation
Compare Life Expectancy at Birth
Same metric, other countries
Demographics
People & population data