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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Sao Tome and Principe is 70.3 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 31 years since 1950. About 1 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 5.4 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 10.3 per 1,000 live births, down 94% since 1950. Women live about 7.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 20.6%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.6 years.
Life expectancy
70.3 years
Infant mortality
10.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
12.3 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
5.4 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Sao Tome and Principe is 70.3 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 31 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 8 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.6 years.