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A baby born in Costa Rica in 2026 can expect to live 81.4 years, above average. Life expectancy has risen by 24 years since 1950. About 30 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.8 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 6.0 per 1,000 live births, down 94% since 1950. Women live about 5.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 21 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 7.8%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 91.2 years.
Life expectancy
81.4 years
Infant mortality
6.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
7.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.8 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Costa Rica is high at 81.4 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 24 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 91.2 years.