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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Benin is 61.3 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 26 years since 1950. About 130 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 8.6 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 50.3 per 1,000 live births, down 76% since 1950. Women live about 3.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 13 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 26.1%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 70.7 years.
Life expectancy
61.3 years
Infant mortality
50.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
75.6 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
8.6 per 1,000 people
Benin faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 61.3 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 26 years since 1950. High infant mortality (50 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 70.7 years.