Life Expectancy at Birth: São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe's life expectancy at birth is currently 69.905 years as of 2024. # São Tomé and Príncipe Life Expectancy at Birth In 2024, life expectancy at birth in São Tomé and Príncipe reached 69.
Current (2024)
69.905 years
+0.3% y/y
Peak (2024)
69.905 years
Low (1960)
43.564 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — São Tomé and Príncipe
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — São Tomé and Príncipe
Analysis# São Tomé and Príncipe Life Expectancy at Birth
In 2024, life expectancy at birth in São Tomé and Príncipe reached 69.905 years, matching the nation's all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 60.5% increase from 43.564 years in 1960, reflecting six decades of sustained health improvements across the small island nation. The steady upward trajectory underscores major advances in medical access, nutrition, and disease prevention.
The most recent decade reveals accelerating progress, with life expectancy climbing from 66.023 years in 2015 to nearly 70 years today. A temporary dip in 2020, likely tied to pandemic disruptions, proved brief; growth resumed sharply in 2022–2024, with gains of approximately 1.2 years annually. This sustained momentum suggests the nation's health infrastructure continues strengthening, positioning São Tomé and Príncipe favorably for further gains in coming years.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.905 years | +0.27% |
| 2023 | 69.718 years | +0.69% |
| 2022 | 69.237 years | +1.78% |
| 2021 | 68.026 years | +0.07% |
| 2020 | 67.979 years | -0.09% |
| 2019 | 68.043 years | +0.65% |
| 2018 | 67.602 years | +0.79% |
| 2017 | 67.074 years | +0.77% |
| 2016 | 66.563 years | +0.82% |
| 2015 | 66.023 years | +0.83% |
| 2014 | 65.478 years | +0.84% |
| 2013 | 64.93 years | +0.66% |
| 2012 | 64.505 years | +0.60% |
| 2011 | 64.122 years | +0.40% |
| 2010 | 63.867 years | +0.31% |
| 2009 | 63.669 years | +0.35% |
| 2008 | 63.448 years | +0.18% |
| 2007 | 63.336 years | +0.47% |
| 2006 | 63.041 years | +0.97% |
| 2005 | 62.434 years | -0.20% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 62.56 years | +0.65% |
| 2003 | 62.158 years | +0.54% |
| 2002 | 61.826 years | +0.53% |
| 2001 | 61.5 years | +0.48% |
| 2000 | 61.207 years | +0.38% |
| 1999 | 60.976 years | +0.31% |
| 1998 | 60.785 years | +0.23% |
| 1997 | 60.648 years | +0.12% |
| 1996 | 60.576 years | +0.07% |
| 1995 | 60.536 years | -0.03% |
| 1994 | 60.552 years | -0.11% |
| 1993 | 60.618 years | -0.14% |
| 1992 | 60.706 years | -0.14% |
| 1991 | 60.792 years | +0.14% |
| 1990 | 60.707 years | +1.63% |
| 1989 | 59.731 years | -1.77% |
| 1988 | 60.808 years | +0.24% |
| 1987 | 60.663 years | +5.31% |
| 1986 | 57.605 years | -4.21% |
| 1985 | 60.139 years | +0.41% |
| 1984 | 59.893 years | +0.36% |
| 1983 | 59.679 years | +0.25% |
| 1982 | 59.533 years | +0.17% |
| 1981 | 59.432 years | +0.12% |
| 1980 | 59.361 years | +0.15% |
| 1979 | 59.273 years | +0.22% |
| 1978 | 59.141 years | +0.27% |
| 1977 | 58.979 years | +0.34% |
| 1976 | 58.782 years | +0.38% |
| 1975 | 58.561 years | +0.51% |
| 1974 | 58.262 years | +0.63% |
| 1973 | 57.896 years | +0.78% |
| 1972 | 57.448 years | +0.85% |
| 1971 | 56.965 years | +1.24% |
| 1970 | 56.267 years | +1.56% |
| 1969 | 55.4 years | +1.67% |
| 1968 | 54.491 years | +1.95% |
| 1967 | 53.449 years | +2.18% |
| 1966 | 52.309 years | +2.42% |
| 1965 | 51.072 years | +2.68% |
| 1964 | 49.739 years | +2.77% |
| 1963 | 48.4 years | +3.32% |
| 1962 | 46.843 years | +3.65% |
| 1961 | 45.193 years | +3.74% |
| 1960 | 43.564 years | — |
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