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Probability of dying before age 60 for males (2026)

237/237 countries
Global192.39per 1,000 live birthsYear-over-year-1.65%5-year change-17.05%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

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

With 494.33 per 1,000 live births in 2026, Lesotho is projected to lead the world in probability of dying before age 60 for males, followed by Chad (466.58 per 1,000 live births) and the Central African Republic (453.25 per 1,000 live births). The top 5 is rounded off by Nigeria (446.85 per 1,000 live births) and South Sudan (443.01 per 1,000 live births). Further down, Somalia (410.18 per 1,000 live births) and Nauru (399.95 per 1,000 live births) hold the next two spots. Zimbabwe (387.71 per 1,000 live births), Eswatini (381.57 per 1,000 live births), and Kenya (379.96 per 1,000 live births) round out the top ten. Nine of the top ten are in Africa, with four from Eastern Africa.

Rank changes

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the lowest male mortality before age 60?
Monaco is projected to have the lowest male mortality before age 60 at 34.92 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the highest male mortality before age 60?
Lesotho is projected to have the highest male mortality before age 60 at 494.33 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global male mortality before age 60?
Weighted by population, the global male mortality before age 60 is projected to be 192.39 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated