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A baby born in Nepal in 2026 can expect to live 71.2 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 34 years since 1950. About 207 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 18.6 per 1,000 live births, down 92% since 1950. Women live about 3.1 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 15.0%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 83.7 years.
Life expectancy
71.2 years
Infant mortality
18.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
22.3 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Nepal is 71.2 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 34 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 83.7 years.