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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Barbados is 76.6 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 23 years since 1950. About 3 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 10.4 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 10.5 per 1,000 live births, down 93% since 1950. Women live about 5.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 17 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 10.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.9 years.
Life expectancy
76.6 years
Infant mortality
10.5 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
11.7 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
10.4 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Barbados is 76.6 years, above the global average. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 23 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.9 years.