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A baby born in Bangladesh in 2026 can expect to live 75.5 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 38 years since 1950. About 913 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.1 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 15.3 per 1,000 live births, down 92% since 1950. Women live about 3.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 17 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 11.7%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 88.3 years.
Life expectancy
75.5 years
Infant mortality
15.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
19.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.1 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Bangladesh is 75.5 years, above the global average. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 38 years since 1950. Projections add a further 12.9 years by 2100.