Brunei Darussalam Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy was 74.0 in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy stood at 74.0 in 2025, a decline of +1.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 74.0 by 2025. Brunei Darussalam ranked 114th globally.
Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy has exhibited a steady increase over the past six and a half decades, with a notable all-time peak of 75.33 years reached in 2023. The country's life expectancy has risen from 58.72 years in 1960, with a current value of 74.00 years as of 2025, ranking the nation at the 114th position globally. In comparison, Kazakhstan, a peer nation, also achieved a life expectancy of 74.10 years, while Seychelles reached 73.98 years. This growth in life expectancy is a testament to Brunei Darussalam's improved healthcare infrastructure and living standards. The country's life expectancy has increased by approximately 16 years since 1960, reflecting a significant improvement in the population's health and well-being. However, the trend may be affected by factors such as an aging population, lifestyle changes, and potential shifts in healthcare policies, which could impact the country's life expectancy trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 73.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 74.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 74.0 | −1.3 | #114 |
| 2023 | 75.3 | +2.4 | #101 |
| 2022 | 72.9 | −2.0 | #121 |
| 2021 | 74.9 | −0.2 | #77 |
| 2020 | 75.1 | +0.1 | #88 |
| 2019 | 75.0 | +0.1 | #103 |
| 2018 | 75.0 | +0.0 | #100 |
| 2017 | 74.9 | +0.0 | #101 |
| 2016 | 74.9 | +0.0 | #99 |
| 2015 | 74.9 | +0.0 | #97 |
| 2014 | 74.9 | +0.0 | #96 |
| 2013 | 74.9 | +0.0 | #94 |
| 2012 | 74.8 | +0.0 | #90 |
| 2011 | 74.8 | +0.0 | #87 |
| 2010 | 74.8 | +0.0 | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brunei Darussalam matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy was 74.0 in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 1.8% decrease from the previous year.
Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy peaked at 75.3 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Brunei Darussalam was 58.7 in 1960.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 114th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brunei Darussalam's life expectancy is projected to reach 74.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Brunei Darussalam in 2025 was 74.0. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brunei-darussalam_life-expectancy,
title = {Brunei Darussalam Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brunei-darussalam/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}