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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in China, Hong Kong SAR is 85.9 years, among the highest globally. It has risen by 28 years since 1950. About 59K people die a year, a crude death rate of 8.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 1.4 per 1,000 live births, down 98% since 1950. Women live about 5.3 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 23 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 4%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 94.4 years.
Life expectancy
85.9 years
Infant mortality
1.4 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
1.8 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
8.0 per 1,000 people
China, Hong Kong SAR has achieved exceptional longevity, with life expectancy at 85.9 years, among the highest in the world. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 28 years since 1950. Infant mortality has been reduced by 98% since 1950, now at just 1.4 per 1,000 births. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 94.4 years.