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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Russia is 73.7 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 18 years since 1950. About 1.9 million people die a year, a crude death rate of 13.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 3.9 per 1,000 live births, down 96% since 1950. Women live about 11.6 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 17 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 19.1%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 85.0 years.
Life expectancy
73.7 years
Infant mortality
3.9 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
4.9 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
13.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Russia is 73.7 years, around the global average of roughly 73 years. Infant mortality has been reduced by 96% since 1950, now at just 3.9 per 1,000 births. Women outlive men by 12 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 85.0 years.