Life Expectancy at Birth: Ukraine
Ukraine's life expectancy at birth is currently 74.692 years as of 2024. # Ukraine Life Expectancy at Birth Ukraine's life expectancy reached 74.
Current (2024)
74.692 years
+1.7% y/y
Peak (2024)
74.692 years
Low (1996)
67.097 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Ukraine
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Ukraine
Analysis# Ukraine Life Expectancy at Birth
Ukraine's life expectancy reached 74.692 years in 2024, matching its all-time peak. Over the 64-year period since 1960, the country has gained 7.6 years of life expectancy, recovering dramatically from its historic low of 67.097 years in 1996. The long-term trajectory reflects gradual health improvements despite significant economic and political challenges throughout recent decades.
The 2020s reveal a recovery pattern following recent disruption. A sharp decline in 2021 to 71.631 years—the lowest point in over two decades—was followed by consistent gains through 2024. The country has rebounded 3.1 years in just three years, suggesting renewed health system resilience. Current momentum indicates Ukraine's life expectancy may continue improving as conditions stabilize.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.692 years | +1.73% |
| 2023 | 73.422 years | +1.05% |
| 2022 | 72.658 years | +1.43% |
| 2021 | 71.631 years | -2.25% |
| 2020 | 73.283 years | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 73.92 years | +0.48% |
| 2018 | 73.569 years | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 73.993 years | +0.82% |
| 2016 | 73.389 years | +0.97% |
| 2015 | 72.686 years | +1.23% |
| 2014 | 71.803 years | +0.46% |
| 2013 | 71.474 years | +0.54% |
| 2012 | 71.09 years | +0.54% |
| 2011 | 70.711 years | +0.75% |
| 2010 | 70.188 years | +1.49% |
| 2009 | 69.159 years | +1.31% |
| 2008 | 68.262 years | +0.81% |
| 2007 | 67.715 years | +0.33% |
| 2006 | 67.49 years | -0.04% |
| 2005 | 67.517 years | +0.07% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 67.472 years | -0.25% |
| 2003 | 67.638 years | -0.09% |
| 2002 | 67.699 years | +0.04% |
| 2001 | 67.675 years | -0.16% |
| 2000 | 67.786 years | -0.32% |
| 1999 | 68.004 years | +0.02% |
| 1998 | 67.993 years | +0.50% |
| 1997 | 67.658 years | +0.84% |
| 1996 | 67.097 years | -0.03% |
| 1995 | 67.114 years | -0.62% |
| 1994 | 67.534 years | -1.10% |
| 1993 | 68.287 years | -0.96% |
| 1992 | 68.947 years | -1.06% |
| 1991 | 69.688 years | -0.95% |
| 1990 | 70.354 years | -0.68% |
| 1989 | 70.839 years | -0.28% |
| 1988 | 71.04 years | -0.20% |
| 1987 | 71.179 years | +0.49% |
| 1986 | 70.833 years | +0.60% |
| 1985 | 70.409 years | +0.60% |
| 1984 | 69.992 years | +0.06% |
| 1983 | 69.948 years | +0.07% |
| 1982 | 69.902 years | +0.12% |
| 1981 | 69.816 years | +0.08% |
| 1980 | 69.759 years | -0.02% |
| 1979 | 69.775 years | -0.09% |
| 1978 | 69.839 years | -0.24% |
| 1977 | 70.007 years | -0.20% |
| 1976 | 70.144 years | -0.31% |
| 1975 | 70.361 years | -0.38% |
| 1974 | 70.627 years | -0.28% |
| 1973 | 70.822 years | -0.20% |
| 1972 | 70.966 years | +0.13% |
| 1971 | 70.872 years | +0.04% |
| 1970 | 70.844 years | +0.02% |
| 1969 | 70.828 years | -0.20% |
| 1968 | 70.968 years | -0.21% |
| 1967 | 71.115 years | -0.07% |
| 1966 | 71.163 years | +0.03% |
| 1965 | 71.143 years | +0.24% |
| 1964 | 70.972 years | +0.41% |
| 1963 | 70.683 years | +0.40% |
| 1962 | 70.401 years | +0.51% |
| 1961 | 70.044 years | +0.95% |
| 1960 | 69.388 years | — |
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