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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Moldova is 71.6 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 18 years since 1950. About 42 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 14.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 9.3 per 1,000 live births, down 91% since 1950. Women live about 9.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 15 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 18.8%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.9 years.
Life expectancy
71.6 years
Infant mortality
9.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
11.2 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
14.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Moldova is 71.6 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. Women outlive men by 9 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.9 years.