Life expectancy in African countries 2023

Published by
Saifaddin Galal,
Sep 22, 2023
Algeria had the highest life expectancy at birth in Africa as of 2023. A newborn infant was expected to live over 77 years in the country. Cabo Verde, Tunisia, and Mauritius followed, with a life expectancy between 77 and 75 years. On the other hand, Chad registered the lowest average, at nearly 54 years. Overall, the life expectancy in Africa was almost 63 years in the same year.

Life expectancy at birth in Africa as of 2023, by country (in years)

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Release date

July 2022

Region

Africa

Survey time period

2023

Supplementary notes

The figures are estimates. The average number of years a newborn infant can expect to live under current mortality rates.

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