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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Bolivia is 69.1 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 28 years since 1950. About 92 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 29.6 per 1,000 live births, down 82% since 1950. Women live about 5.1 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 15 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 18.5%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 79.6 years.
Life expectancy
69.1 years
Infant mortality
29.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
38.5 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Bolivia is 69.1 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 28 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 79.6 years.