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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Kenya is 64.2 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 27 years since 1950. About 418 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.1 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 28.2 per 1,000 live births, down 82% since 1950. Women live about 4.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 30.7%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 74.4 years.
Life expectancy
64.2 years
Infant mortality
28.2 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
39.0 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.1 per 1,000 people
Kenya faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 64.2 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 27 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 74.4 years.