Life Expectancy at Birth: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates's life expectancy at birth is currently 83.069 years as of 2024. # United Arab Emirates Life Expectancy at Birth The United Arab Emirates reached 83.
Current (2024)
83.069 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2024)
83.069 years
Low (1960)
50.651 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — United Arab Emirates
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — United Arab Emirates
Analysis# United Arab Emirates Life Expectancy at Birth
The United Arab Emirates reached 83.069 years life expectancy at birth in 2024, matching its all-time peak. This represents a remarkable 64% improvement since 1960, when the nation recorded just 50.651 years. Over six decades of rapid development, the UAE has transformed from a relatively low life expectancy baseline to one of the world's highest, reflecting advances in healthcare infrastructure, living standards, and economic prosperity.
Recent years reveal two distinct patterns. A sharp decline occurred in 2020–2021, dropping to 79.083 years in 2021, likely linked to COVID-19 disruptions. However, recovery has been swift and consistent: life expectancy climbed 3.986 years between 2021 and 2024. The UAE's current trajectory points toward sustained gains, positioning the nation among global leaders in longevity metrics.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83.069 years | +0.19% |
| 2023 | 82.909 years | +3.01% |
| 2022 | 80.487 years | +1.78% |
| 2021 | 79.083 years | -3.48% |
| 2020 | 81.936 years | -0.80% |
| 2019 | 82.596 years | +0.18% |
| 2018 | 82.449 years | +0.07% |
| 2017 | 82.388 years | +0.23% |
| 2016 | 82.195 years | +0.14% |
| 2015 | 82.076 years | +0.10% |
| 2014 | 81.99 years | +0.05% |
| 2013 | 81.95 years | +0.05% |
| 2012 | 81.913 years | +0.02% |
| 2011 | 81.898 years | +0.01% |
| 2010 | 81.886 years | +0.25% |
| 2009 | 81.679 years | +0.11% |
| 2008 | 81.591 years | +0.19% |
| 2007 | 81.438 years | +0.35% |
| 2006 | 81.155 years | +0.47% |
| 2005 | 80.779 years | +0.63% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 80.272 years | +0.84% |
| 2003 | 79.6 years | +1.12% |
| 2002 | 78.721 years | +1.42% |
| 2001 | 77.621 years | +1.67% |
| 2000 | 76.347 years | +1.82% |
| 1999 | 74.982 years | +1.79% |
| 1998 | 73.66 years | +1.52% |
| 1997 | 72.559 years | +1.03% |
| 1996 | 71.82 years | +0.60% |
| 1995 | 71.392 years | +0.26% |
| 1994 | 71.204 years | +0.06% |
| 1993 | 71.159 years | -0.01% |
| 1992 | 71.166 years | +0.03% |
| 1991 | 71.144 years | +0.10% |
| 1990 | 71.074 years | +0.16% |
| 1989 | 70.96 years | +0.21% |
| 1988 | 70.808 years | +0.26% |
| 1987 | 70.623 years | +0.30% |
| 1986 | 70.41 years | +0.41% |
| 1985 | 70.123 years | +0.46% |
| 1984 | 69.802 years | +0.51% |
| 1983 | 69.448 years | +0.57% |
| 1982 | 69.056 years | +0.63% |
| 1981 | 68.622 years | +0.68% |
| 1980 | 68.157 years | +0.76% |
| 1979 | 67.645 years | +0.84% |
| 1978 | 67.083 years | +0.92% |
| 1977 | 66.471 years | +1.01% |
| 1976 | 65.806 years | +1.08% |
| 1975 | 65.105 years | +1.17% |
| 1974 | 64.351 years | +1.27% |
| 1973 | 63.542 years | +1.38% |
| 1972 | 62.675 years | +1.49% |
| 1971 | 61.753 years | +1.60% |
| 1970 | 60.78 years | +1.70% |
| 1969 | 59.764 years | +1.77% |
| 1968 | 58.727 years | +1.87% |
| 1967 | 57.648 years | +1.90% |
| 1966 | 56.572 years | +1.91% |
| 1965 | 55.512 years | +1.87% |
| 1964 | 54.495 years | +1.84% |
| 1963 | 53.509 years | +1.83% |
| 1962 | 52.546 years | +1.84% |
| 1961 | 51.596 years | +1.87% |
| 1960 | 50.651 years | — |
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