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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Dominica is 71.6 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 27 years since 1950. About 815 people die a year, a crude death rate of 12.4 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 25.1 per 1,000 live births, down 84% since 1950. Women live about 6.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 13.2%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 82.6 years.
Life expectancy
71.6 years
Infant mortality
25.1 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
29.7 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
12.4 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Dominica is 71.6 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 27 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 6 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 82.6 years.