Life Expectancy of Afghanistan

45.9 years

#202 of 218 Health

Average number of years a newborn is expected to live.

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Afghanistan's Life Expectancy stands at 45.9 years. That ranks 202nd of 218 countries tracked — among the lowest. It sits below the Southern and Central Asia average (by 24%).

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CountryLife Expectancy
East Timor 46.0 years
Guinea 45.6 years
Burundi 46.2 years
Somalia 46.2 years
Sierra Leone 45.3 years
Ethiopia 45.2 years

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Life Expectancy of Afghanistan?

Afghanistan's Life Expectancy is 45.9 years (latest available, WHO / UN (2023)).

How does Afghanistan rank for Life Expectancy?

Afghanistan ranks 202nd out of 218 countries.