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A baby born in Uruguay in 2026 can expect to live 78.6 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 13 years since 1950. About 34 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 10.0 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 5.6 per 1,000 live births, down 91% since 1950. Women live about 7.5 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 19 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 10.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 88.5 years.
Life expectancy
78.6 years
Infant mortality
5.6 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
6.7 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
10.0 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Uruguay is 78.6 years, above the global average. Women outlive men by 8 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 88.5 years.