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A baby born in Bahrain in 2026 can expect to live 81.7 years, above average. Life expectancy has risen by 43 years since 1950. About 4 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 2.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 4.9 per 1,000 live births, down 98% since 1950. The gender gap in longevity is narrow, at 1.2 years. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 20 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 5.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 90.5 years.
Life expectancy
81.7 years
Infant mortality
4.9 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
5.9 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
2.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Bahrain is high at 81.7 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 43 years since 1950. Infant mortality has been reduced by 98% since 1950, now at just 4.9 per 1,000 births. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 90.5 years.