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

237/237 countries
Global152.76per 1,000 live birthsYear-over-year-1.70%5-year change-17.93%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

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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How probability of dying before age 60 (both sexes) changed between 2025 and 2026

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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