Life Expectancy at Birth: Venezuela
Venezuela's life expectancy at birth is currently 72.673 years as of 2024. # Venezuela Life Expectancy at Birth Venezuela's life expectancy reached 72.
Current (2024)
72.673 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2007)
73.348 years
Low (1960)
58.376 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — Venezuela
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — Venezuela
Analysis# Venezuela Life Expectancy at Birth
Venezuela's life expectancy reached 72.673 years in 2024, reflecting a 24.5% increase since 1960 when it stood at 58.376 years. The nation peaked at 73.348 years in 2007, positioning current levels just 0.7 years below that historical high. This sustained improvement over six decades demonstrates significant gains in healthcare access and living standards across the country.
Recent data reveals notable volatility from 2015 onward. The metric declined from 73.004 years in 2015 to a low of 71.536 years in 2021, before recovering to 72.673 years by 2024. These fluctuations suggest economic and social pressures affecting population health during this period. The upward trajectory in 2023–2024 indicates stabilization, though life expectancy remains below 2007 levels.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72.673 years | +0.22% |
| 2023 | 72.514 years | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 72.566 years | +1.44% |
| 2021 | 71.536 years | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 72.369 years | -0.55% |
| 2019 | 72.766 years | +0.17% |
| 2018 | 72.641 years | +1.03% |
| 2017 | 71.903 years | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 72.002 years | -1.37% |
| 2015 | 73.004 years | +0.23% |
| 2014 | 72.837 years | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 73.076 years | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 73.086 years | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 73.09 years | -0.00% |
| 2010 | 73.092 years | +0.42% |
| 2009 | 72.785 years | +0.29% |
| 2008 | 72.578 years | -1.05% |
| 2007 | 73.348 years | +0.52% |
| 2006 | 72.972 years | -0.14% |
| 2005 | 73.075 years | +0.44% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 72.752 years | +0.97% |
| 2003 | 72.056 years | -1.05% |
| 2002 | 72.823 years | +2.54% |
| 2001 | 71.019 years | -1.89% |
| 2000 | 72.388 years | +0.42% |
| 1999 | 72.088 years | -0.49% |
| 1998 | 72.446 years | -0.16% |
| 1997 | 72.56 years | +0.89% |
| 1996 | 71.92 years | +0.29% |
| 1995 | 71.714 years | +0.60% |
| 1994 | 71.283 years | -0.14% |
| 1993 | 71.385 years | +0.29% |
| 1992 | 71.177 years | +0.01% |
| 1991 | 71.172 years | +0.29% |
| 1990 | 70.964 years | +0.22% |
| 1989 | 70.805 years | +0.06% |
| 1988 | 70.762 years | +0.13% |
| 1987 | 70.673 years | +0.21% |
| 1986 | 70.528 years | +0.81% |
| 1985 | 69.961 years | +0.41% |
| 1984 | 69.672 years | +0.19% |
| 1983 | 69.541 years | +0.81% |
| 1982 | 68.985 years | +0.42% |
| 1981 | 68.697 years | +0.76% |
| 1980 | 68.179 years | -0.07% |
| 1979 | 68.226 years | +0.17% |
| 1978 | 68.108 years | +0.56% |
| 1977 | 67.726 years | +0.68% |
| 1976 | 67.266 years | +0.87% |
| 1975 | 66.686 years | +0.70% |
| 1974 | 66.223 years | +0.73% |
| 1973 | 65.74 years | +0.28% |
| 1972 | 65.555 years | +0.57% |
| 1971 | 65.184 years | +0.57% |
| 1970 | 64.816 years | +1.53% |
| 1969 | 63.84 years | -0.11% |
| 1968 | 63.908 years | +0.56% |
| 1967 | 63.55 years | +1.04% |
| 1966 | 62.894 years | +1.59% |
| 1965 | 61.909 years | +1.21% |
| 1964 | 61.168 years | +1.10% |
| 1963 | 60.502 years | +1.40% |
| 1962 | 59.667 years | +0.93% |
| 1961 | 59.115 years | +1.27% |
| 1960 | 58.376 years | — |
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