Channel Islands Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Channel Islands's life expectancy was 80.9 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Channel Islands's life expectancy stood at 80.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.2 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.9 by 2025. Channel Islands ranked 46th globally.
The Channel Islands have experienced a notable increase in life expectancy since 1960, when it stood at 72.50 years. The all-time trough in 1965 saw a life expectancy of 71.60 years, a figure that has since risen steadily. By 2014, the islands had achieved an all-time peak of 81.60 years, a gain of nearly 10 years over the initial value. However, a slight decline in the subsequent years has resulted in a current life expectancy of 80.86 years, ranking 46th globally. This figure is comparable to that of Cyprus, which boasts a life expectancy of 80.90 years. Greece, another peer nation, has a life expectancy of 80.78 years, while Cayman Islands' life expectancy is marginally higher at 80.93 years. The continued improvement in healthcare infrastructure and living standards in the Channel Islands is likely to contribute to a gradual increase in life expectancy, potentially pushing the figure above 81 years in the near future, assuming no significant decline in healthcare quality.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 80.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.9 | −0.2 | #46 |
| 2023 | 81.1 | +0.1 | #45 |
| 2022 | 81.0 | +0.7 | #37 |
| 2021 | 80.3 | −0.6 | #39 |
| 2020 | 80.9 | −0.3 | #36 |
| 2019 | 81.2 | +0.1 | #44 |
| 2018 | 81.1 | +0.1 | #38 |
| 2017 | 81.0 | −0.2 | #39 |
| 2016 | 81.2 | −0.2 | #35 |
| 2015 | 81.4 | −0.2 | #32 |
| 2014 | 81.6 | +0.1 | #26 |
| 2013 | 81.5 | +0.2 | #24 |
| 2012 | 81.3 | −0.1 | #24 |
| 2011 | 81.4 | +0.2 | #21 |
| 2010 | 81.2 | +0.2 | #21 |
Analysis
Channel Islands's life expectancy was 80.9 in 2025, a decline of −0.2 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 80.9 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Channel Islands's life expectancy was 80.9 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Channel Islands's life expectancy peaked at 81.6 in 2014.
The lowest life expectancy in Channel Islands was 71.6 in 1961.
Channel Islands ranks 46th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Channel Islands's life expectancy is projected to reach 80.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Channel Islands in 2025 was 80.9. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_channel-islands_life-expectancy,
title = {Channel Islands Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/channel-islands/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}