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In 2026, life expectancy at birth in Uganda is 68.9 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 29 years since 1950. About 246 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 4.7 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 26.1 per 1,000 live births, down 81% since 1950. Women live about 5.9 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 16 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 22.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.1 years.
Life expectancy
68.9 years
Infant mortality
26.1 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
35.3 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
4.7 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Uganda is 68.9 years, below the global average of roughly 73 years. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 29 years since 1950. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 81.1 years.