Australia Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Australia's life expectancy was 83.3 in 2025, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Australia's life expectancy stood at 83.3 in 2025, a rise of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 83.3 by 2025. Australia ranked 15th globally.
Australia's life expectancy has exhibited a steady upward trend over the past six and a half decades, with the country's citizens now living an average of 83.25 years. This marks a significant improvement from the 1960 low of 70.82 years, with the all-time peak reached in 2021 at 83.30 years. Australia's life expectancy has been steadily rising, outpacing that of many of its peer countries, including Italy, which ranks closely with a life expectancy of 83.31 years. Australia's life expectancy has been influenced by various factors, including improvements in healthcare and living standards. Despite this progress, the country's ranking of 15th globally suggests there is still room for improvement in certain areas. Australia's life expectancy is likely to continue its upward trajectory, driven by ongoing advances in medical technology and improvements in public health policy, but a significant shift in the country's aging population demographics could potentially alter this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 83.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 83.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 83.3 | +0.2 | #15 |
| 2023 | 83.1 | −0.1 | #21 |
| 2022 | 83.2 | −0.1 | #10 |
| 2021 | 83.3 | +0.1 | #9 |
| 2020 | 83.2 | +0.3 | #8 |
| 2019 | 82.9 | +0.2 | #19 |
| 2018 | 82.7 | +0.2 | #17 |
| 2017 | 82.5 | +0.1 | #19 |
| 2016 | 82.4 | +0.0 | #16 |
| 2015 | 82.4 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2014 | 82.3 | +0.2 | #14 |
| 2013 | 82.1 | +0.1 | #14 |
| 2012 | 82.0 | +0.2 | #13 |
| 2011 | 81.9 | +0.2 | #14 |
| 2010 | 81.7 | +0.2 | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's life expectancy was 83.3 in 2025. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Australia's life expectancy peaked at 83.3 in 2021.
The lowest life expectancy in Australia was 70.8 in 1960.
Australia ranks 15th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's life expectancy is projected to reach 83.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Australia in 2025 was 83.3. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
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