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Ghana's life expectancy at birth stands at 66.1 years in 2026, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 23 years since 1950. About 249 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 29.0 per 1,000 live births, down 81% since 1950. Women live about 4.9 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 22.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 77.1 years.
Life expectancy
66.1 years
Infant mortality
29.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
38.8 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Ghana is 66.1 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 23 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 77.1 years.