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Probability of dying before age 60 for females (2026)

237/237 countries
Global129.32per 1,000 live birthsYear-over-year-1.76%5-year change-19.09%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Probability of dying before age 60 for females (2026)

With 432.98 per 1,000 live births in 2026, Nigeria is projected to lead the world in probability of dying before age 60 for females, followed by Chad (395.17 per 1,000 live births) and Lesotho (387.75 per 1,000 live births). The top 5 is rounded off by the Central African Republic (383.4 per 1,000 live births) and South Sudan (334.06 per 1,000 live births). Further down, Nauru (323.05 per 1,000 live births) and Somalia (318.28 per 1,000 live births) hold the next two spots. Guinea (311.7 per 1,000 live births), Benin (310.93 per 1,000 live births), and Côte d'Ivoire (306.17 per 1,000 live births) round out the top ten. Nine of the top ten are in Africa, with four from Western Africa.

Rank changes

How probability of dying before age 60 for females changed between 2021 and 2026

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Historical trends

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the lowest female mortality before age 60?
South Korea is projected to have the lowest female mortality before age 60 at 22.76 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the highest female mortality before age 60?
Nigeria is projected to have the highest female mortality before age 60 at 432.98 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global female mortality before age 60?
Weighted by population, the global female mortality before age 60 is projected to be 129.32 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated