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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Belize is 74.1 years, moderate by global standards. It has risen by 25 years since 1950. About 2K people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.1 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 8.2 per 1,000 live births, down 94% since 1950. Women live about 5.6 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 16 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 15%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 85.4 years.
Life expectancy
74.1 years
Infant mortality
8.2 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
9.9 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.1 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Belize is 74.1 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 25 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 85.4 years.