Life Expectancy at Birth: Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia's life expectancy at birth is currently 72.846 years as of 2024. # Saint Lucia Life Expectancy at Birth Saint Lucia's life expectancy at birth reached 72.
Current (2024)
72.846 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2008)
72.963 years
Low (1960)
57.865 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Saint Lucia
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Saint Lucia
Analysis# Saint Lucia Life Expectancy at Birth
Saint Lucia's life expectancy at birth reached 72.846 years in 2024, remaining near its historical peak of 72.963 years in 2008. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at just 57.865 years, the Caribbean nation has achieved a remarkable 25.9% improvement over six decades. This sustained gain reflects broad advances in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards across the population.
Recent years reveal a volatile but ultimately recovering trajectory. A sharp decline in 2021 to 69.119 years—likely driven by pandemic-related disruptions—marked the lowest point in the past decade. Since then, Saint Lucia has rebounded steadily, with 2023 and 2024 data showing renewed gains. The current level suggests stabilization near peak performance, positioning the nation among the healthier Caribbean economies.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.846 years | +0.20% |
| 2023 | 72.697 years | +0.04% |
| 2022 | 72.67 years | +5.14% |
| 2021 | 69.119 years | -4.41% |
| 2020 | 72.308 years | +0.08% |
| 2019 | 72.249 years | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 72.655 years | +0.18% |
| 2017 | 72.522 years | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 72.552 years | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 72.932 years | +0.35% |
| 2014 | 72.676 years | -0.02% |
| 2013 | 72.687 years | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 72.86 years | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 72.962 years | +0.27% |
| 2010 | 72.768 years | -0.24% |
| 2009 | 72.946 years | -0.02% |
| 2008 | 72.963 years | +0.14% |
| 2007 | 72.86 years | +0.09% |
| 2006 | 72.794 years | +0.34% |
| 2005 | 72.544 years | +0.13% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 72.453 years | +0.37% |
| 2003 | 72.188 years | +0.67% |
| 2002 | 71.707 years | +0.48% |
| 2001 | 71.367 years | +0.83% |
| 2000 | 70.779 years | +0.12% |
| 1999 | 70.692 years | +0.02% |
| 1998 | 70.68 years | -0.14% |
| 1997 | 70.778 years | -0.26% |
| 1996 | 70.963 years | -0.29% |
| 1995 | 71.172 years | +0.14% |
| 1994 | 71.076 years | +0.04% |
| 1993 | 71.05 years | +0.45% |
| 1992 | 70.734 years | +0.60% |
| 1991 | 70.309 years | +0.43% |
| 1990 | 70.008 years | -0.03% |
| 1989 | 70.028 years | +0.42% |
| 1988 | 69.736 years | +0.09% |
| 1987 | 69.671 years | -0.79% |
| 1986 | 70.229 years | -0.11% |
| 1985 | 70.308 years | -0.30% |
| 1984 | 70.522 years | +0.76% |
| 1983 | 69.987 years | +1.46% |
| 1982 | 68.977 years | +0.42% |
| 1981 | 68.688 years | +1.31% |
| 1980 | 67.801 years | +0.65% |
| 1979 | 67.364 years | -0.02% |
| 1978 | 67.38 years | +0.63% |
| 1977 | 66.957 years | +1.15% |
| 1976 | 66.198 years | +0.44% |
| 1975 | 65.909 years | +0.75% |
| 1974 | 65.419 years | +1.31% |
| 1973 | 64.573 years | -0.11% |
| 1972 | 64.645 years | +0.24% |
| 1971 | 64.492 years | +0.31% |
| 1970 | 64.29 years | +0.41% |
| 1969 | 64.026 years | +0.43% |
| 1968 | 63.749 years | +0.93% |
| 1967 | 63.161 years | +1.00% |
| 1966 | 62.533 years | +0.98% |
| 1965 | 61.924 years | +0.95% |
| 1964 | 61.339 years | +1.32% |
| 1963 | 60.538 years | +1.10% |
| 1962 | 59.877 years | +1.32% |
| 1961 | 59.095 years | +2.13% |
| 1960 | 57.865 years | — |
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