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Belarus' life expectancy at birth stands at 75.0 years in 2026, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 16 years since 1950. About 119 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 13.3 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 2.3 per 1,000 live births, down 98% since 1950. Women live about 9.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 16 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 14.8%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 85.9 years.
Life expectancy
75.0 years
Infant mortality
2.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
2.9 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
13.3 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Belarus is 75.0 years, around the global average of roughly 73 years. Infant mortality has been reduced by 98% since 1950, now at just 2.3 per 1,000 births. Women outlive men by 9 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 85.9 years.