Namibia Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Namibia's life expectancy was 67.1 in 2025, ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Namibia's life expectancy stood at 67.1 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.1 by 2025. Namibia ranked 177th globally.
Namibia’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, moving from a low of 48.53 in 1960 to 67.13 in 2025, placing the country 177th in the world. The all‑time peak of 67.39 was recorded in 2023, indicating that recent gains have largely plateaued. This upward trajectory mirrors modest improvements in comparable small‑state peers such as Fiji (67.00) and the Marshall Islands (67.36), which occupy similar positions in the global ranking. The early post‑independence period saw the steepest gains, driven by expanded primary health care and reductions in communicable disease mortality, while later advances have been slower as the health system confronts rising non‑communicable disease burdens and persistent gaps in rural service delivery. Continued investment in preventive health, especially targeting cardiovascular risk factors and maternal health, will be crucial to push life expectancy beyond the current ceiling and sustain the modest upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.1 | −0.3 | #177 |
| 2023 | 67.4 | +3.2 | #169 |
| 2022 | 64.2 | +3.3 | #189 |
| 2021 | 60.9 | −3.2 | #198 |
| 2020 | 64.1 | +0.5 | #185 |
| 2019 | 63.5 | +1.0 | #186 |
| 2018 | 62.6 | +0.9 | #190 |
| 2017 | 61.7 | +0.9 | #191 |
| 2016 | 60.8 | +0.8 | #194 |
| 2015 | 60.0 | +0.7 | #196 |
| 2014 | 59.3 | +0.8 | #196 |
| 2013 | 58.5 | +0.7 | #199 |
| 2012 | 57.7 | +1.1 | #202 |
| 2011 | 56.6 | +0.6 | #205 |
| 2010 | 56.1 | +0.7 | #204 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's life expectancy was 67.1 in 2025. Ranked 177th globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's life expectancy peaked at 67.4 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Namibia was 48.5 in 1960.
Namibia ranks 177th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Namibia's life expectancy is projected to reach 67.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Namibia in 2025 was 67.1. This ranks 177th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_life-expectancy,
title = {Namibia Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}