Life Expectancy at Birth: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's life expectancy at birth is currently 71.382 years as of 2024. # Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Life Expectancy at Birth Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reached 71.
Current (2024)
71.382 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
71.382 years
Low (1960)
58.566 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Analysis# Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Life Expectancy at Birth
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reached 71.382 years of life expectancy at birth in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 21.9% improvement since 1960, when the nation recorded just 58.566 years. The nearly 13-year gain over six decades reflects substantial advances in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards across the Caribbean nation.
Recent years have shown volatility after steady gains through 2019. A notable dip occurred in 2020–2021, dropping to 69.132 years, likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions. Since 2022, the country has recovered decisively, posting three consecutive years of improvement and reclaiming its historical peak in 2024. Sustained upward momentum suggests continued progress in public health outcomes.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 71.382 years | +0.21% |
| 2023 | 71.23 years | +0.05% |
| 2022 | 71.191 years | +2.98% |
| 2021 | 69.132 years | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 69.605 years | -1.96% |
| 2019 | 70.994 years | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 71.017 years | +0.01% |
| 2017 | 71.013 years | +0.44% |
| 2016 | 70.7 years | +0.34% |
| 2015 | 70.463 years | +0.15% |
| 2014 | 70.355 years | +0.38% |
| 2013 | 70.091 years | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 70.539 years | -0.10% |
| 2011 | 70.609 years | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 70.66 years | -0.07% |
| 2009 | 70.712 years | +0.14% |
| 2008 | 70.611 years | +0.23% |
| 2007 | 70.446 years | +0.02% |
| 2006 | 70.434 years | -0.03% |
| 2005 | 70.454 years | +0.01% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 70.445 years | +0.02% |
| 2003 | 70.43 years | -0.32% |
| 2002 | 70.658 years | +0.39% |
| 2001 | 70.382 years | +0.05% |
| 2000 | 70.35 years | +0.05% |
| 1999 | 70.312 years | +0.07% |
| 1998 | 70.263 years | -0.17% |
| 1997 | 70.382 years | -0.12% |
| 1996 | 70.466 years | -0.15% |
| 1995 | 70.575 years | -0.04% |
| 1994 | 70.602 years | -0.03% |
| 1993 | 70.621 years | -0.18% |
| 1992 | 70.745 years | +0.15% |
| 1991 | 70.64 years | -0.01% |
| 1990 | 70.647 years | +0.00% |
| 1989 | 70.647 years | +0.06% |
| 1988 | 70.607 years | +0.25% |
| 1987 | 70.428 years | +0.46% |
| 1986 | 70.104 years | +0.48% |
| 1985 | 69.771 years | +0.76% |
| 1984 | 69.244 years | +0.65% |
| 1983 | 68.796 years | +0.31% |
| 1982 | 68.584 years | +0.43% |
| 1981 | 68.292 years | +0.46% |
| 1980 | 67.977 years | -1.97% |
| 1979 | 69.345 years | +3.08% |
| 1978 | 67.273 years | +0.58% |
| 1977 | 66.883 years | +0.63% |
| 1976 | 66.466 years | +0.90% |
| 1975 | 65.873 years | +0.69% |
| 1974 | 65.422 years | +0.50% |
| 1973 | 65.095 years | +0.53% |
| 1972 | 64.752 years | +0.50% |
| 1971 | 64.432 years | +0.63% |
| 1970 | 64.029 years | +0.79% |
| 1969 | 63.529 years | +0.74% |
| 1968 | 63.064 years | +0.84% |
| 1967 | 62.541 years | +0.71% |
| 1966 | 62.102 years | +0.80% |
| 1965 | 61.61 years | +0.88% |
| 1964 | 61.071 years | +0.91% |
| 1963 | 60.521 years | +1.00% |
| 1962 | 59.924 years | +1.10% |
| 1961 | 59.272 years | +1.21% |
| 1960 | 58.566 years | — |
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