Life Expectancy at Birth: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's life expectancy at birth is currently 77.672 years as of 2024. # Sri Lanka Life Expectancy at Birth Sri Lanka's life expectancy reached 77.
Current (2024)
77.672 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
77.672 years
Low (1960)
60.602 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Sri Lanka
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Sri Lanka
Analysis# Sri Lanka Life Expectancy at Birth
Sri Lanka's life expectancy reached 77.672 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 28.2% improvement since 1960, when the nation recorded 60.602 years. Over six decades, Sri Lanka has transformed from a lower life expectancy baseline to a figure competitive with many developed nations, reflecting sustained progress in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards.
The last decade reveals steady gains with one notable interruption. From 2015 to 2020, annual improvements averaged 0.19 years per year. A pandemic-related dip occurred in 2021, dropping to 76.278 years, but recovery was swift and consistent through 2024. The recent upward trajectory suggests continued momentum, positioning Sri Lanka among the higher life expectancy performers in South Asia.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 77.672 years | +0.24% |
| 2023 | 77.483 years | +0.24% |
| 2022 | 77.3 years | +1.34% |
| 2021 | 76.278 years | -0.84% |
| 2020 | 76.928 years | +0.30% |
| 2019 | 76.698 years | +0.28% |
| 2018 | 76.485 years | +0.32% |
| 2017 | 76.239 years | +0.14% |
| 2016 | 76.136 years | +0.19% |
| 2015 | 75.99 years | +0.31% |
| 2014 | 75.757 years | +0.28% |
| 2013 | 75.546 years | +0.48% |
| 2012 | 75.187 years | +0.60% |
| 2011 | 74.74 years | +0.37% |
| 2010 | 74.463 years | +5.92% |
| 2009 | 70.298 years | -3.11% |
| 2008 | 72.556 years | -0.59% |
| 2007 | 72.983 years | +0.22% |
| 2006 | 72.825 years | -0.34% |
| 2005 | 73.073 years | +7.43% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 68.022 years | -6.10% |
| 2003 | 72.442 years | +0.24% |
| 2002 | 72.271 years | +0.65% |
| 2001 | 71.804 years | +0.88% |
| 2000 | 71.179 years | +1.07% |
| 1999 | 70.427 years | +0.42% |
| 1998 | 70.134 years | +0.29% |
| 1997 | 69.934 years | +0.13% |
| 1996 | 69.841 years | +0.14% |
| 1995 | 69.746 years | -0.66% |
| 1994 | 70.211 years | +0.23% |
| 1993 | 70.049 years | +0.62% |
| 1992 | 69.619 years | +0.71% |
| 1991 | 69.131 years | -0.16% |
| 1990 | 69.239 years | +2.91% |
| 1989 | 67.284 years | -2.48% |
| 1988 | 68.995 years | -0.02% |
| 1987 | 69.009 years | +0.07% |
| 1986 | 68.962 years | +0.12% |
| 1985 | 68.881 years | +0.17% |
| 1984 | 68.761 years | +0.05% |
| 1983 | 68.726 years | +0.09% |
| 1982 | 68.665 years | +0.42% |
| 1981 | 68.38 years | +0.55% |
| 1980 | 68.006 years | +0.73% |
| 1979 | 67.514 years | +1.00% |
| 1978 | 66.844 years | +0.68% |
| 1977 | 66.391 years | +0.84% |
| 1976 | 65.84 years | +0.74% |
| 1975 | 65.355 years | +0.60% |
| 1974 | 64.966 years | +0.28% |
| 1973 | 64.785 years | +0.25% |
| 1972 | 64.625 years | +0.60% |
| 1971 | 64.24 years | -0.17% |
| 1970 | 64.352 years | +0.33% |
| 1969 | 64.138 years | +0.42% |
| 1968 | 63.869 years | +0.49% |
| 1967 | 63.556 years | +0.63% |
| 1966 | 63.156 years | +0.58% |
| 1965 | 62.793 years | +0.67% |
| 1964 | 62.376 years | +0.56% |
| 1963 | 62.031 years | +0.66% |
| 1962 | 61.627 years | +0.77% |
| 1961 | 61.158 years | +0.92% |
| 1960 | 60.602 years | — |
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