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A baby born in Japan in 2026 can expect to live 85.1 years, among the highest globally. It has risen by 26 years since 1950. About 1.6 million people die a year, a crude death rate of 12.8 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 1.6 per 1,000 live births, down 97% since 1950. Women live about 6.1 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 23 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 5%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 94.4 years.
Life expectancy
85.1 years
Infant mortality
1.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
2.2 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
12.8 per 1,000 people
Japan has achieved exceptional longevity, with life expectancy at 85.1 years, among the highest in the world. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 26 years since 1950. Infant mortality has been reduced by 97% since 1950, now at just 1.6 per 1,000 births. Women outlive men by 6 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 94.4 years.