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The Holy See's life expectancy at birth stands at 83.4 years in 2026, above average. Life expectancy has risen by 18 years since 1950. About 13 people die a year, a crude death rate of 24.7 per 1,000. Women live about 4.1 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 21 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 3.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 92.0 years.
Life expectancy
83.4 years
Infant mortality
5.7 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
6.7 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
24.7 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in the Holy See is high at 83.4 years. Projections add a further 8.6 years by 2100.