Iran, Islamic Republic of Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Iran, Islamic Republic of's life expectancy was 77.5 in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Iran, Islamic Republic of's life expectancy stood at 77.5 in 2025, a decline of +0.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 77.5 by 2025. Iran, Islamic Republic of ranked 70th globally.
Iran’s life expectancy has risen dramatically from a trough of 43.30 years in 1960 to 77.54 years in 2025, placing the country 70th globally and positioning it alongside peers such as Peru (77.63) and Jordan (77.67). The all‑time peak of 77.65 years was recorded in 2023, indicating that the 2025 figure represents a modest decline of 0.11 years from the highest level achieved. Over the 65‑year coverage period, the average annual increase approximates 0.53 years, reflecting sustained improvements in health services, nutrition, and disease control. Nevertheless, the slight dip from the 2023 peak suggests emerging pressures, possibly from demographic aging, non‑communicable disease burdens, or economic constraints. Continued investment in preventive health, expansion of primary care, and policies addressing lifestyle‑related risk factors will be essential to maintain the upward trajectory and avoid further erosion of gains in longevity.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 78.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 77.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 77.5 | −0.1 | #70 |
| 2023 | 77.7 | +0.9 | #75 |
| 2022 | 76.8 | +3.0 | #77 |
| 2021 | 73.8 | −0.4 | #91 |
| 2020 | 74.1 | −2.7 | #101 |
| 2019 | 76.9 | +0.2 | #77 |
| 2018 | 76.6 | +0.2 | #80 |
| 2017 | 76.4 | +0.2 | #80 |
| 2016 | 76.2 | +0.2 | #81 |
| 2015 | 75.9 | +0.3 | #84 |
| 2014 | 75.6 | +0.3 | #86 |
| 2013 | 75.3 | +0.3 | #88 |
| 2012 | 75.0 | +0.3 | #87 |
| 2011 | 74.7 | +0.3 | #90 |
| 2010 | 74.4 | +0.3 | #90 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2019. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Iran, Islamic Republic of's life expectancy was 77.5 in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of's life expectancy peaked at 77.7 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 43.3 in 1960.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 70th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iran, Islamic Republic of's life expectancy is projected to reach 77.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Iran, Islamic Republic of in 2025 was 77.5. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iran-islamic-republic-of_life-expectancy,
title = {Iran, Islamic Republic of Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iran-islamic-republic-of/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}