Egypt, Arab Republic of Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Egypt, Arab Republic of's life expectancy was 71.3 in 2025, ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Egypt, Arab Republic of's life expectancy stood at 71.3 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.3 by 2025. Egypt, Arab Republic of ranked 141st globally.
Egypt’s life expectancy has risen dramatically over the 65‑year span from 44.44 in 1960 to 71.35 in 2025, placing the country 141st globally. The all‑time peak of 71.63 was reached in 2023, indicating that the recent increase has largely plateaued after decades of steady improvement. This trajectory mirrors the experience of other middle‑income nations such as Greenland, whose 2025 figure of 71.30 sits just below Egypt’s level, suggesting comparable gains in health outcomes despite differing geographic and socioeconomic contexts. The early trough in 1960 reflects the legacy of limited medical infrastructure and high infant mortality, while subsequent advances in vaccination, sanitation, and chronic disease management have driven the long‑run upward swing. Nonetheless, the modest gap between the 2023 peak and the 2025 value hints at potential stagnation; continued investment in preventive care, health education, and equitable service delivery will be crucial to sustain and extend the upward trend in future years.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 71.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.3 | −0.3 | #141 |
| 2023 | 71.6 | +0.6 | #140 |
| 2022 | 71.0 | +2.0 | #147 |
| 2021 | 69.0 | −0.8 | #146 |
| 2020 | 69.8 | −1.4 | #147 |
| 2019 | 71.2 | +0.2 | #140 |
| 2018 | 71.0 | +0.3 | #142 |
| 2017 | 70.7 | +0.3 | #140 |
| 2016 | 70.4 | +0.3 | #141 |
| 2015 | 70.1 | +0.2 | #142 |
| 2014 | 69.9 | +0.3 | #144 |
| 2013 | 69.6 | +0.2 | #143 |
| 2012 | 69.5 | +0.2 | #143 |
| 2011 | 69.2 | +0.2 | #142 |
| 2010 | 69.1 | +0.2 | #140 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Egypt, Arab Republic of matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt, Arab Republic of's life expectancy was 71.3 in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's life expectancy peaked at 71.6 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Egypt, Arab Republic of was 44.4 in 1960.
Egypt, Arab Republic of ranks 141st globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Egypt, Arab Republic of's life expectancy is projected to reach 71.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Egypt, Arab Republic of in 2025 was 71.3. This ranks 141st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_egypt-arab-republic-of_life-expectancy,
title = {Egypt, Arab Republic of Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/egypt-arab-republic-of/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}