Life Expectancy at Birth: Seychelles
Seychelles's life expectancy at birth is currently 76.295 years as of 2024. # Seychelles Life Expectancy at Birth Seychelles currently reports a life expectancy at birth of 76.
Current (2024)
76.295 years
+1.2% y/y
Peak (2020)
77.237 years
Low (1960)
60.531 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Seychelles
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Seychelles
Analysis# Seychelles Life Expectancy at Birth
Seychelles currently reports a life expectancy at birth of 76.295 years in 2024, representing sustained progress from the nation's 1960 baseline of 60.531 years—a gain of 26.0% over six decades. The country reached its all-time peak of 77.237 years in 2020, demonstrating strong healthcare and living standards. While the 2024 figure falls slightly below that peak, it remains well above historical lows and reflects a generally upward trajectory across the 64-year measurement period.
Recent annual fluctuations reveal volatility between 2018 and 2024, with a notable dip to 72.841 years in 2018 before recovery to 77.237 in 2020. The subsequent decline to 73.398 years in 2021 suggests temporary disruption, likely pandemic-related, followed by steady improvement through 2024. The current upward momentum—rising 0.875 years from 2023 to 2024—indicates recovery and potential continued gains in life expectancy.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.295 years | +1.16% |
| 2023 | 75.42 years | +1.22% |
| 2022 | 74.51 years | +1.52% |
| 2021 | 73.398 years | -4.97% |
| 2020 | 77.237 years | +4.31% |
| 2019 | 74.046 years | +1.65% |
| 2018 | 72.841 years | -1.96% |
| 2017 | 74.3 years | -0.01% |
| 2016 | 74.31 years | +0.02% |
| 2015 | 74.295 years | +1.46% |
| 2014 | 73.229 years | +0.15% |
| 2013 | 73.12 years | -1.56% |
| 2012 | 74.276 years | +2.13% |
| 2011 | 72.724 years | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 73.198 years | +0.16% |
| 2009 | 73.083 years | -0.11% |
| 2008 | 73.163 years | +0.03% |
| 2007 | 73.144 years | +1.28% |
| 2006 | 72.217 years | +0.12% |
| 2005 | 72.132 years | -0.73% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 72.661 years | +2.30% |
| 2003 | 71.029 years | -0.08% |
| 2002 | 71.088 years | -2.96% |
| 2001 | 73.254 years | +0.65% |
| 2000 | 72.778 years | +0.15% |
| 1999 | 72.668 years | +1.29% |
| 1998 | 71.746 years | +0.75% |
| 1997 | 71.212 years | -0.49% |
| 1996 | 71.561 years | -1.27% |
| 1995 | 72.483 years | +2.48% |
| 1994 | 70.729 years | +1.82% |
| 1993 | 69.468 years | -2.45% |
| 1992 | 71.215 years | +0.71% |
| 1991 | 70.712 years | +3.82% |
| 1990 | 68.107 years | +0.20% |
| 1989 | 67.971 years | -1.06% |
| 1988 | 68.702 years | +0.68% |
| 1987 | 68.237 years | -0.61% |
| 1986 | 68.656 years | -1.50% |
| 1985 | 69.698 years | +0.21% |
| 1984 | 69.554 years | -1.18% |
| 1983 | 70.383 years | +1.53% |
| 1982 | 69.324 years | -1.23% |
| 1981 | 70.188 years | +0.85% |
| 1980 | 69.598 years | +1.83% |
| 1979 | 68.345 years | +0.46% |
| 1978 | 68.032 years | +0.53% |
| 1977 | 67.675 years | +0.56% |
| 1976 | 67.297 years | +0.57% |
| 1975 | 66.913 years | +0.65% |
| 1974 | 66.483 years | +0.78% |
| 1973 | 65.966 years | +0.91% |
| 1972 | 65.37 years | +1.10% |
| 1971 | 64.659 years | +1.04% |
| 1970 | 63.992 years | +1.12% |
| 1969 | 63.281 years | +0.98% |
| 1968 | 62.666 years | +0.91% |
| 1967 | 62.103 years | +0.61% |
| 1966 | 61.727 years | +0.38% |
| 1965 | 61.495 years | +0.49% |
| 1964 | 61.196 years | +0.43% |
| 1963 | 60.937 years | +0.41% |
| 1962 | 60.688 years | +0.14% |
| 1961 | 60.606 years | +0.12% |
| 1960 | 60.531 years | — |
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