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A baby born in Timor-Leste in 2026 can expect to live 68.3 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 39 years since 1950. About 10 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.1 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 33.9 per 1,000 live births, down 88% since 1950. Women live about 3.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 14 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 17.6%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 79.0 years.
Life expectancy
68.3 years
Infant mortality
33.9 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
42.2 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.1 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Timor-Leste is 68.3 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 39 years since 1950. High infant mortality (34 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 79.0 years.