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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Myanmar is 67.5 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 32 years since 1950. About 514 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 9.3 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 31.6 per 1,000 live births, down 84% since 1950. Women live about 6.4 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 13 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 19.8%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 79.1 years.
Life expectancy
67.5 years
Infant mortality
31.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
39.3 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
9.3 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Myanmar is 67.5 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 32 years since 1950. High infant mortality (32 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. Women outlive men by 6 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 79.1 years.