Life Expectancy at Birth: Uruguay
Uruguay's life expectancy at birth is currently 78.287 years as of 2024. # Uruguay Life Expectancy at Birth Uruguay's life expectancy reached 78.
Current (2024)
78.287 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2020)
78.381 years
Low (1960)
67.683 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Uruguay
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Uruguay
Analysis# Uruguay Life Expectancy at Birth
Uruguay's life expectancy reached 78.287 years in 2024, reflecting steady progress toward its all-time peak of 78.381 years in 2020. Since 1960, when life expectancy stood at 67.683 years, the country has achieved a 15.7% gain over six decades. This improvement places Uruguay among Latin America's healthiest populations, demonstrating sustained advances in healthcare and living standards across generations.
Recent years reveal volatility worth tracking. A sharp dip in 2021 dropped life expectancy to 75.434 years—likely reflecting COVID-19 mortality—but recovery has been swift, with 2024 nearly matching the 2020 peak. The rebound from 2022 onward suggests Uruguay's health systems have stabilized post-pandemic. Current momentum indicates life expectancy will likely remain in the 78-year range going forward, barring major health disruptions.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.287 years | +0.19% |
| 2023 | 78.138 years | +2.18% |
| 2022 | 76.468 years | +1.37% |
| 2021 | 75.434 years | -3.76% |
| 2020 | 78.381 years | +1.13% |
| 2019 | 77.503 years | -0.03% |
| 2018 | 77.527 years | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 77.618 years | +0.35% |
| 2016 | 77.351 years | +0.09% |
| 2015 | 77.285 years | +0.12% |
| 2014 | 77.194 years | +0.31% |
| 2013 | 76.953 years | +0.34% |
| 2012 | 76.691 years | +0.10% |
| 2011 | 76.614 years | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 76.691 years | +0.03% |
| 2009 | 76.67 years | +0.52% |
| 2008 | 76.275 years | +0.16% |
| 2007 | 76.15 years | +0.35% |
| 2006 | 75.888 years | +0.08% |
| 2005 | 75.829 years | +0.68% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 75.319 years | +0.31% |
| 2003 | 75.086 years | +0.14% |
| 2002 | 74.979 years | -0.01% |
| 2001 | 74.987 years | +0.39% |
| 2000 | 74.693 years | +0.54% |
| 1999 | 74.293 years | +0.36% |
| 1998 | 74.029 years | +0.15% |
| 1997 | 73.92 years | +0.15% |
| 1996 | 73.812 years | +0.43% |
| 1995 | 73.493 years | +0.45% |
| 1994 | 73.162 years | +0.02% |
| 1993 | 73.147 years | -0.05% |
| 1992 | 73.185 years | -0.02% |
| 1991 | 73.198 years | +0.28% |
| 1990 | 72.994 years | +0.50% |
| 1989 | 72.628 years | +0.30% |
| 1988 | 72.408 years | +0.29% |
| 1987 | 72.196 years | +0.01% |
| 1986 | 72.187 years | +0.45% |
| 1985 | 71.861 years | +0.21% |
| 1984 | 71.708 years | +0.16% |
| 1983 | 71.595 years | +0.09% |
| 1982 | 71.528 years | +0.81% |
| 1981 | 70.952 years | +0.63% |
| 1980 | 70.505 years | +0.36% |
| 1979 | 70.255 years | -0.01% |
| 1978 | 70.265 years | +0.26% |
| 1977 | 70.081 years | +0.28% |
| 1976 | 69.887 years | +0.26% |
| 1975 | 69.705 years | +0.26% |
| 1974 | 69.524 years | +0.25% |
| 1973 | 69.348 years | +0.26% |
| 1972 | 69.169 years | +0.35% |
| 1971 | 68.926 years | +0.28% |
| 1970 | 68.734 years | +0.22% |
| 1969 | 68.581 years | +0.10% |
| 1968 | 68.514 years | +0.16% |
| 1967 | 68.407 years | +0.15% |
| 1966 | 68.302 years | +0.15% |
| 1965 | 68.2 years | +0.13% |
| 1964 | 68.112 years | +0.13% |
| 1963 | 68.023 years | +0.16% |
| 1962 | 67.911 years | +0.15% |
| 1961 | 67.81 years | +0.19% |
| 1960 | 67.683 years | — |
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