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A baby born in Burundi in 2026 can expect to live 64.1 years, below the global average. It has risen by 23 years since 1950. About 97K people die a year, a crude death rate of 6.6 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 33.9 per 1,000 live births, down 79% since 1950. Women live about 4.2 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 25%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 73.6 years.
Life expectancy
64.1 years
Infant mortality
33.9 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
46.8 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
6.6 per 1,000 people
Burundi faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 64.1 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 23 years since 1950. High infant mortality (34 per 1,000 births) remains a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 73.6 years.