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A baby born in Somalia in 2026 can expect to live 59.3 years, among the lowest globally. Life expectancy has risen by 18 years since 1950. About 194 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 9.6 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 64.3 per 1,000 live births, down 58% since 1950. Women live about 5.1 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 27.5%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 68.6 years.
Life expectancy
59.3 years
Infant mortality
64.3 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
100.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
9.6 per 1,000 people
Somalia faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 59.3 years. High infant mortality (64 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 68.6 years.