Life Expectancy at Birth: Spain
Spain's life expectancy at birth is currently 83.888 years as of 2024. # Spain Life Expectancy at Birth Spain's life expectancy reached 83.
Current (2024)
83.888 years
-0.1% y/y
Peak (2023)
83.934 years
Low (1960)
69.109 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Spain
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Spain
Analysis# Spain Life Expectancy at Birth
Spain's life expectancy reached 83.888 years in 2024, marginally below its all-time peak of 83.934 years in 2023. This figure represents a remarkable 21.4% increase since 1960, when the country recorded just 69.109 years. Over six decades, Spain has transformed from a nation with significantly lower life expectancy to one of Europe's leaders in longevity.
The recent trend reveals both progress and volatility. From 2015 to 2019, Spain showed consistent gains, climbing from 82.832 to 83.832 years. A notable dip occurred in 2020 (82.232 years), reflecting pandemic mortality impacts, followed by recovery through 2023. The slight decline from 2023's peak suggests stabilization rather than continued acceleration, positioning Spain's life expectancy as sustained at near-record levels.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.888 years | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 83.934 years | +0.96% |
| 2022 | 83.134 years | -0.05% |
| 2021 | 83.178 years | +1.15% |
| 2020 | 82.232 years | -1.91% |
| 2019 | 83.832 years | +0.48% |
| 2018 | 83.432 years | +0.18% |
| 2017 | 83.283 years | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 83.329 years | +0.60% |
| 2015 | 82.832 years | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 83.229 years | +0.18% |
| 2013 | 83.078 years | +0.79% |
| 2012 | 82.427 years | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 82.476 years | +1.04% |
| 2010 | 81.627 years | +0.19% |
| 2009 | 81.476 years | +0.37% |
| 2008 | 81.176 years | +0.37% |
| 2007 | 80.873 years | +0.06% |
| 2006 | 80.822 years | +0.81% |
| 2005 | 80.171 years | +0.38% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 79.871 years | +0.32% |
| 2003 | 79.62 years | +0.07% |
| 2002 | 79.568 years | +0.25% |
| 2001 | 79.368 years | +0.51% |
| 2000 | 78.966 years | +0.32% |
| 1999 | 78.717 years | +0.06% |
| 1998 | 78.666 years | +0.08% |
| 1997 | 78.604 years | +0.62% |
| 1996 | 78.12 years | +0.18% |
| 1995 | 77.981 years | +0.10% |
| 1994 | 77.901 years | +0.46% |
| 1993 | 77.547 years | +0.18% |
| 1992 | 77.41 years | +0.57% |
| 1991 | 76.971 years | +0.17% |
| 1990 | 76.838 years | +0.03% |
| 1989 | 76.814 years | +0.09% |
| 1988 | 76.747 years | +0.02% |
| 1987 | 76.728 years | +0.28% |
| 1986 | 76.51 years | +0.33% |
| 1985 | 76.26 years | -0.05% |
| 1984 | 76.295 years | +0.51% |
| 1983 | 75.909 years | -0.30% |
| 1982 | 76.134 years | +0.80% |
| 1981 | 75.529 years | +0.24% |
| 1980 | 75.349 years | +0.71% |
| 1979 | 74.819 years | +0.70% |
| 1978 | 74.296 years | +0.22% |
| 1977 | 74.132 years | +0.66% |
| 1976 | 73.643 years | +0.44% |
| 1975 | 73.319 years | +0.48% |
| 1974 | 72.97 years | +0.49% |
| 1973 | 72.611 years | -0.28% |
| 1972 | 72.818 years | +1.66% |
| 1971 | 71.63 years | -0.55% |
| 1970 | 72.027 years | +1.36% |
| 1969 | 71.058 years | -0.67% |
| 1968 | 71.538 years | +0.40% |
| 1967 | 71.253 years | +0.28% |
| 1966 | 71.055 years | +0.35% |
| 1965 | 70.809 years | +0.58% |
| 1964 | 70.4 years | +1.03% |
| 1963 | 69.681 years | +0.23% |
| 1962 | 69.519 years | +0.06% |
| 1961 | 69.48 years | +0.54% |
| 1960 | 69.109 years | — |
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