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Ethiopia's life expectancy at birth stands at 68.1 years in 2026, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 33 years since 1950. About 795 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.7 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 29.9 per 1,000 live births, down 85% since 1950. Women live about 6.7 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 15 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 18.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.6 years.
Life expectancy
68.1 years
Infant mortality
29.9 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
40.5 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.7 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Ethiopia is 68.1 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 33 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 7 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.6 years.