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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Guatemala is 73.0 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 35 years since 1950. About 93 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 4.9 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 16.4 per 1,000 live births, down 90% since 1950. Women live about 4.7 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 16 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 15.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 83.1 years.
Life expectancy
73.0 years
Infant mortality
16.4 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
20.2 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
4.9 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Guatemala is 73.0 years, around the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 35 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 83.1 years.