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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Eswatini is 64.5 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 21 years since 1950. About 10 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.8 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 36.0 per 1,000 live births, down 75% since 1950. Women live about 5.8 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 28.4%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 73.2 years.
Life expectancy
64.5 years
Infant mortality
36.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
47.5 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.8 per 1,000 people
Eswatini faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 64.5 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 21 years since 1950. High infant mortality (36 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 73.2 years.