Men born in Chad have the lowest life expectancy in the world as of 2024, reaching only 53 years. The lowest life expectancy for women in the world in 2024 was for girls born in Nigeria, with only 55 years. Except for Afghanistan, all the countries with the lowest life expectancy in the world are in Africa.
Countries with the lowest average life expectancy for those born in 2024, by gender
(in years)
Average life expectancy of a newborn according to the current mortality rate.
According to the source the data from the above statistic originates from official statistical yearbooks and bulletins of the particular country. Moreover, publications of the United Nations, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Population Division) of the UN, and the U.S. Census Bureau serve as data sources. Further sources are recent demographic studies, special studies and interviews with demographers, and inquiries at statistical offices of the U.S. and other countries.Â
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