Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males (2026)

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Global168.13per 1,000 alive at age 15Year-over-year-1.56%5-year change-17.95%

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Top 10 · Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males (2026)

Lesotho is projected to lead the world in probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males at 449.45 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, followed by the Central African Republic (383.43 per 1,000 alive at age 15) and Nauru (378.36 per 1,000 alive at age 15). Chad (374.24 per 1,000 alive at age 15) and Zimbabwe (352.55 per 1,000 alive at age 15) close out the top 5. Next up, South Sudan (352.51 per 1,000 alive at age 15) and Nigeria (351.94 per 1,000 alive at age 15). South Africa (348.38 per 1,000 alive at age 15), Kenya (347 per 1,000 alive at age 15), and Eswatini (342.08 per 1,000 alive at age 15) round out the top ten. Nine of the top ten are in Africa, with three from Southern Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the lowest male mortality between age 15 and 60?: Monaco is projected to have the lowest male mortality between age 15 and 60 at 30.03 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the highest male mortality between age 15 and 60?: Lesotho is projected to have the highest male mortality between age 15 and 60 at 449.45 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global male mortality between age 15 and 60?: Weighted by population, the global male mortality between age 15 and 60 is projected to be 168.13 per 1,000 alive at age 15 in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated December 2025

Monaco

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 30.03 per 1,000 alive at age 15

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San Marino

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 34.92 per 1,000 alive at age 15

United Arab Emirates

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 35.89 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Qatar

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 37.57 per 1,000 alive at age 15

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Andorra

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 40.5 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Liechtenstein

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 40.99 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Maldives

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 41.54 per 1,000 alive at age 15

French Polynesia

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 42.5 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Saint Barthélemy

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 44.35 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Guernsey

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 46.07 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Holy See

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 46.96 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Kuwait

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 49.99 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Switzerland

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 51.54 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Macao

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 52 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Republic of Korea

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 52.05 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Norway

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 53.37 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Sweden

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 54.16 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Italy

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 54.93 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Iceland

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 54.99 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Bahrain

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 55.99 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Malta

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 56.68 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Cyprus

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 57.36 per 1,000 alive at age 15

China, Hong Kong SAR

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 57.59 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Netherlands

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 57.86 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Singapore

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 58.99 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Japan

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 60.11 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Faroe Islands

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 60.54 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Oman

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 61.4 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Luxembourg

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 61.71 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Gibraltar

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 63.25 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Australia

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 63.82 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Ireland

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 65.28 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Spain

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 65.63 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Denmark

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 66.64 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Jersey

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 67.74 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Israel

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 69.87 per 1,000 alive at age 15

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Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 70.56 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Austria

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 71.79 per 1,000 alive at age 15

New Zealand

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 72.36 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Belgium

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 72.94 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Wallis and Futuna Islands

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 73.91 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Saint Martin (French part)

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 74.62 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Canada

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 75.91 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Isle of Man

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 76.34 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Slovenia

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 76.39 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Greece

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 78.25 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Bermuda

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 79.03 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Germany

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 79.18 per 1,000 alive at age 15

United Kingdom

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 80.92 per 1,000 alive at age 15

Lebanon

Probability of dying between age 15 and 60 for males: 81.67 per 1,000 alive at age 15

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