Moldova Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Moldova's life expectancy was 71.8 in 2025, ranked 139th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Moldova's life expectancy stood at 71.8 in 2025, a rise of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 71.8 by 2025. Moldova ranked 139th globally.
Moldova’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year span from 59.44 in 1960 to 71.83 in 2025, the highest level recorded for the country and placing it 139th in the global ranking. The increase of 12.39 years reflects gradual improvements in public health, nutrition and medical services, yet the figure remains marginally below that of its close peer Guatemala, which records 71.92 years, and slightly above Vanuatu’s 71.70 years. The all‑time peak of 71.83 coincides with the most recent World Bank data point for 2025, while the trough of 59.44 marks the baseline in 1960, underscoring a persistent upward trajectory despite periodic economic challenges. Continued advances in health infrastructure, broader access to preventive care and reductions in cardiovascular risk factors could sustain this progress, potentially moving Moldova closer to the life expectancy levels of higher‑ranking peers such as India at 72.00 years.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 71.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 71.8 | +0.6 | #139 |
| 2023 | 71.2 | −0.3 | #145 |
| 2022 | 71.5 | +2.6 | #140 |
| 2021 | 69.0 | −0.9 | #145 |
| 2020 | 69.9 | −0.3 | #146 |
| 2019 | 70.2 | −0.1 | #149 |
| 2018 | 70.2 | −0.1 | #147 |
| 2017 | 70.4 | +0.2 | #144 |
| 2016 | 70.2 | +0.1 | #144 |
| 2015 | 70.1 | −0.1 | #143 |
| 2014 | 70.2 | −0.0 | #141 |
| 2013 | 70.3 | −0.1 | #136 |
| 2012 | 70.3 | +0.2 | #135 |
| 2011 | 70.2 | +0.3 | #133 |
| 2010 | 69.9 | +0.5 | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Moldova matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Moldova's life expectancy was 71.8 in 2025. Ranked 139th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Moldova's life expectancy peaked at 71.8 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Moldova was 59.4 in 1960.
Moldova ranks 139th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Moldova's life expectancy is projected to reach 71.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Moldova in 2025 was 71.8. This ranks 139th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_moldova_life-expectancy,
title = {Moldova Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/moldova/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}