Micronesia, Federated States of Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Micronesia, Federated States of's life expectancy was 67.7 in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's life expectancy stood at 67.7 in 2025, a rise of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.7 by 2025. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 170th globally.
Micronesia, Federated States of, has seen life expectancy rise from 54.20 years in 1960 to 67.71 years in 2025, marking a 13.51‑year increase over 65 years and placing the country at rank 170 globally. The 2025 figure of 67.71 years represents both the latest observation and the all‑time peak, surpassing the earlier trough of 54.20 years recorded in 1960. This upward trajectory mirrors modest gains in comparable Pacific and African contexts, with peer nations such as Tuvalu reporting 67.44 years and Zambia 67.57 years in the same period. The steady improvement reflects advances in primary health care, nutrition, and disease prevention, yet the absolute level remains below the global average, indicating persistent challenges in health infrastructure and service delivery. Continued investment in maternal and child health, as well as expanded access to chronic disease management, will be crucial to sustain the gains and potentially lift Micronesia’s life expectancy beyond the current peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 68.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.7 | +0.5 | #170 |
| 2023 | 67.2 | +0.2 | #172 |
| 2022 | 67.0 | +0.8 | #171 |
| 2021 | 66.2 | +0.3 | #165 |
| 2020 | 65.9 | −0.3 | #172 |
| 2019 | 66.2 | +0.3 | #172 |
| 2018 | 65.9 | +0.2 | #170 |
| 2017 | 65.8 | +0.2 | #170 |
| 2016 | 65.6 | +0.3 | #170 |
| 2015 | 65.3 | +0.0 | #170 |
| 2014 | 65.3 | +0.1 | #168 |
| 2013 | 65.2 | +0.1 | #164 |
| 2012 | 65.1 | +0.1 | #165 |
| 2011 | 65.0 | +0.1 | #163 |
| 2010 | 64.9 | +0.0 | #162 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of 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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
Micronesia, Federated States of's life expectancy was 67.7 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's life expectancy peaked at 67.7 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Micronesia, Federated States of was 54.2 in 1960.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 170th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Micronesia, Federated States of's life expectancy is projected to reach 67.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2025 was 67.7. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_life-expectancy,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}