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A baby born in Qatar in 2026 can expect to live 82.8 years, among the highest globally. Life expectancy has risen by 32 years since 1950. About 3 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 1.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 5.4 per 1,000 live births, down 96% since 1950. The gender gap in longevity is narrow, at 1.6 years. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 20 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 3.5%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 90.9 years.
Life expectancy
82.8 years
Infant mortality
5.4 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
6.5 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
1.0 per 1,000 people
Qatar has achieved exceptional longevity, with life expectancy at 82.8 years, among the highest in the world. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 32 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 90.9 years.