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A baby born in Zimbabwe in 2026 can expect to live 63.6 years, below the global average. Life expectancy has risen by 14 years since 1950. About 126 thousand people die a year, a crude death rate of 7.3 per 1,000. Infant mortality is 30.5 per 1,000 live births, down 70% since 1950. Women live about 4.9 years longer than men. Those who reach 65 can expect roughly 13 more years, while the risk of dying between 15 and 60 is 30.3%. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 77.2 years.
Life expectancy
63.6 years
Infant mortality
30.5 per 1,000 births
Under-5 mortality
42.1 per 1,000 births
Crude death rate
7.3 per 1,000 people
Zimbabwe faces significant mortality challenges, with life expectancy at just 63.6 years. High infant mortality (31 per 1,000 births) is a key challenge. By 2100, life expectancy is projected to reach 77.2 years.