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Eritrea's life expectancy at birth stands at 69.4 years in 2026, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 36 years since 1950. About 22 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.9 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 24.0 per 1,000 live births, down 89% since 1950. Women live about 4.2 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 15 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 17.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 82.0 years.
Life expectancy
69.4 years
Infant mortality
24.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
31.4 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.9 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Eritrea is 69.4 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 36 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 82.0 years.