Life Expectancy at Birth: Tanzania

Analysis# Tanzania Life Expectancy at Birth Tanzania's life expectancy at birth reached 67.212 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a dramatic 57.8% increase since 1960, when the nation recorded just 42.596 years. Over six decades, Tanzanian citizens have gained roughly 24.6 years of life expectancy, reflecting substantial improvements in public health, healthcare access, and living standards across the country. The past decade shows consistent upward momentum, with life expectancy climbing from 63.928 years in 2015 to the current 67.212 years. A notable dip occurred in 2021, dropping to 66.131 years before recovering in subsequent years. The recent 2023-2024 gain of 0.217 years suggests the nation continues its long-term trajectory of health gains, though continued investment in healthcare infrastructure will be essential to sustain and accelerate this progress.