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A baby born in Malawi in 2026 can expect to live 67.9 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 35 years since 1950. About 118 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 27.6 per 1,000 live births, down 85% since 1950. Women live about 6.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 21.2%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 78.6 years.
Life expectancy
67.9 years
Infant mortality
27.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
36.7 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Malawi is 67.9 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 35 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 7 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 78.6 years.