Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes) (2026)

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Global152.76per 1,000 live birthsYear-over-year-1.70%5-year change-17.93%

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Top 10 · Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes) (2026)

With 441.04 per 1,000 live births in 2026, Lesotho is projected to lead the world in probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes), followed by Nigeria (439.94 per 1,000 live births) and Chad (431.58 per 1,000 live births). The top 5 is rounded off by the Central African Republic (414.6 per 1,000 live births) and South Sudan (388.7 per 1,000 live births). Further down, Somalia (365.33 per 1,000 live births) and Nauru (362.77 per 1,000 live births) hold the next two spots. Côte d'Ivoire (340.75 per 1,000 live births), Kenya (339.76 per 1,000 live births), and Zimbabwe (338.37 per 1,000 live births) round out the top ten. Nine of the top ten are in Africa, with four from Eastern Africa.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the lowest mortality before age 60 both sexes?: Monaco is projected to have the lowest mortality before age 60 both sexes at 28.88 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the highest mortality before age 60 both sexes?: Lesotho is projected to have the highest mortality before age 60 both sexes at 441.04 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global average mortality before age 60 both sexes?: The global average mortality before age 60 both sexes across 237 countries is projected to be 152.76 per 1,000 live births in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

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

Monaco

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 28.88 per 1,000 live births

San Marino

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 33.58 per 1,000 live births

United Arab Emirates

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 36.53 per 1,000 live births

Republic of Korea

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 39.25 per 1,000 live births

Saint Barthélemy

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 39.69 per 1,000 live births

Andorra

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 39.85 per 1,000 live births

French Polynesia

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 40.18 per 1,000 live births

Macao

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 41.03 per 1,000 live births

Liechtenstein

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 41.96 per 1,000 live births

Maldives

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 42.82 per 1,000 live births

Qatar

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 43.08 per 1,000 live births

Guernsey

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 44.1 per 1,000 live births

Switzerland

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 44.92 per 1,000 live births

China, Hong Kong SAR

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 45.03 per 1,000 live births

Holy See

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 46 per 1,000 live births

Italy

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 46.42 per 1,000 live births

Sweden

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 46.5 per 1,000 live births

Norway

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 46.81 per 1,000 live births

Iceland

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 46.87 per 1,000 live births

Cyprus

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 47.97 per 1,000 live births

Singapore

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 48.74 per 1,000 live births

Japan

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 48.99 per 1,000 live births

Kuwait

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 49.91 per 1,000 live births

Spain

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 52.51 per 1,000 live births

Malta

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 53.96 per 1,000 live births

Netherlands

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 54.33 per 1,000 live births

Australia

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 54.39 per 1,000 live births

Ireland

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 55.36 per 1,000 live births

Faroe Islands

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 55.79 per 1,000 live births

Israel

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 57.43 per 1,000 live births

Denmark

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 57.46 per 1,000 live births

Luxembourg

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 57.47 per 1,000 live births

Austria

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 59 per 1,000 live births

Greece

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 59.14 per 1,000 live births

Slovenia

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 59.53 per 1,000 live births

Gibraltar

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 60.12 per 1,000 live births

Bahrain

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 60.25 per 1,000 live births

Belgium

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 62.54 per 1,000 live births

Saint Martin (French part)

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 62.85 per 1,000 live births

Finland

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 64 per 1,000 live births

New Zealand

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 65.05 per 1,000 live births

Bermuda

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 65.08 per 1,000 live births

Canada

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 65.5 per 1,000 live births

Germany

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 65.54 per 1,000 live births

Portugal

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 65.78 per 1,000 live births

Réunion

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 66.25 per 1,000 live births

Oman

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 66.55 per 1,000 live births

Jersey

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 67.19 per 1,000 live births

France

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 68.01 per 1,000 live births

Martinique

Probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes): 68.12 per 1,000 live births

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