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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in the Cook Islands is 75.8 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 38 years since 1950. About 133 people die a year, a crude death rate of 10.4 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 5.0 per 1,000 live births, down 96% since 1950. Women live about 7.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 17 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 12.6%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.7 years.
Life expectancy
75.8 years
Infant mortality
5.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
6.0 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
10.4 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in the Cook Islands is 75.8 years, above the global average. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 38 years since 1950. Infant mortality has been reduced by 96% since 1950, now at just 5.0 per 1,000 births. Women outlive men by 7 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.7 years.