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A baby born in Iraq in 2026 can expect to live 72.6 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 35 years since 1950. About 203 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 4.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 18.0 per 1,000 live births, down 91% since 1950. Women live about 3.8 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 15 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 12.9%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.6 years.
Life expectancy
72.6 years
Infant mortality
18.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
21.6 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
4.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Iraq is 72.6 years, below 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 81.6 years.