Life Expectancy at Birth: Tonga
Tonga's life expectancy at birth is currently 73.07 years as of 2024. # Tonga Life Expectancy at Birth Tonga's life expectancy reached 73.
Current (2024)
73.07 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
73.07 years
Low (1960)
58.315 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Tonga
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Tonga
Analysis# Tonga Life Expectancy at Birth
Tonga's life expectancy reached 73.07 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a substantial 25.3% improvement since 1960, when the nation recorded just 58.315 years. Over six decades, Tongans have gained more than 14 additional years of life expectancy, reflecting major advances in healthcare, nutrition, and living standards across the island nation.
The most recent decade shows consistent upward momentum, with life expectancy climbing from 71.851 years in 2015 to 73.07 years in 2024. A minor dip occurred in 2021—likely reflecting pandemic-related disruptions—but recovery resumed immediately thereafter. The steady annual gains suggest Tonga's public health infrastructure continues strengthening, positioning the nation for further longevity improvements in coming years.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73.07 years | +0.24% |
| 2023 | 72.895 years | +0.36% |
| 2022 | 72.635 years | +0.70% |
| 2021 | 72.13 years | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 72.379 years | +0.12% |
| 2019 | 72.292 years | +0.17% |
| 2018 | 72.169 years | +0.14% |
| 2017 | 72.066 years | +0.16% |
| 2016 | 71.951 years | +0.14% |
| 2015 | 71.851 years | +0.18% |
| 2014 | 71.721 years | +0.10% |
| 2013 | 71.65 years | +0.15% |
| 2012 | 71.546 years | +0.15% |
| 2011 | 71.437 years | +0.17% |
| 2010 | 71.319 years | +0.52% |
| 2009 | 70.949 years | -0.13% |
| 2008 | 71.041 years | +0.22% |
| 2007 | 70.887 years | +0.25% |
| 2006 | 70.71 years | +0.21% |
| 2005 | 70.56 years | +0.18% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 70.433 years | +0.29% |
| 2003 | 70.228 years | +0.28% |
| 2002 | 70.03 years | +0.33% |
| 2001 | 69.8 years | +0.24% |
| 2000 | 69.635 years | +0.29% |
| 1999 | 69.431 years | +0.30% |
| 1998 | 69.224 years | +0.31% |
| 1997 | 69.012 years | +0.30% |
| 1996 | 68.803 years | +0.31% |
| 1995 | 68.592 years | +0.32% |
| 1994 | 68.371 years | +0.31% |
| 1993 | 68.157 years | +0.34% |
| 1992 | 67.927 years | +0.26% |
| 1991 | 67.749 years | +0.31% |
| 1990 | 67.539 years | +0.14% |
| 1989 | 67.445 years | +0.18% |
| 1988 | 67.321 years | +0.20% |
| 1987 | 67.189 years | +0.20% |
| 1986 | 67.058 years | +0.19% |
| 1985 | 66.928 years | +0.18% |
| 1984 | 66.806 years | +0.23% |
| 1983 | 66.652 years | +0.49% |
| 1982 | 66.327 years | -0.05% |
| 1981 | 66.357 years | +0.26% |
| 1980 | 66.186 years | +0.22% |
| 1979 | 66.039 years | +0.28% |
| 1978 | 65.854 years | +0.35% |
| 1977 | 65.625 years | +0.32% |
| 1976 | 65.418 years | +0.45% |
| 1975 | 65.122 years | +0.46% |
| 1974 | 64.825 years | +0.68% |
| 1973 | 64.389 years | +0.51% |
| 1972 | 64.061 years | +0.71% |
| 1971 | 63.607 years | +0.67% |
| 1970 | 63.182 years | +0.78% |
| 1969 | 62.696 years | +0.86% |
| 1968 | 62.161 years | +0.76% |
| 1967 | 61.692 years | +0.79% |
| 1966 | 61.21 years | +0.81% |
| 1965 | 60.72 years | +0.78% |
| 1964 | 60.251 years | +0.80% |
| 1963 | 59.77 years | +0.80% |
| 1962 | 59.298 years | +0.92% |
| 1961 | 58.757 years | +0.76% |
| 1960 | 58.315 years | — |
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