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The Marshall Islands' life expectancy at birth stands at 67.3 years in 2026, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 15 years since 1950. About 263 people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.5 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 21.0 per 1,000 live births, down 77% since 1950. Women live about 4.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 13 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 22.7%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 76.0 years.
Life expectancy
67.3 years
Infant mortality
21.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
26.4 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.5 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in the Marshall Islands is 67.3 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 76.0 years.