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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Namibia is 67.8 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 26 years since 1950. About 20 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 6.2 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 25.9 per 1,000 live births, down 81% since 1950. Women live about 8.0 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 15 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 23.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 77.3 years.
Life expectancy
67.8 years
Infant mortality
25.9 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
35.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
6.2 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Namibia is 67.8 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 26 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 8 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 77.3 years.