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A baby born in Vietnam in 2026 can expect to live 75.0 years, moderate by global standards. Life expectancy has risen by 27 years since 1950. About 696 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 6.8 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 14.0 per 1,000 live births, down 85% since 1950. Women live about 9.2 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 18 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 12.4%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.1 years.
Life expectancy
75.0 years
Infant mortality
14.0 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
18.8 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
6.8 per 1,000 people
Life expectancy in Vietnam is 75.0 years, above the global average. This represents remarkable progress: a gain of 27 years since 1950. Women outlive men by 9 years, a larger gap than typical. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 86.1 years.