Netherlands Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Netherlands's life expectancy was 81.6 in 2025, ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Netherlands's life expectancy stood at 81.6 in 2025, a decline of +0.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.6 by 2025. Netherlands ranked 33rd globally.
Netherlands life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year span from 73.39 in 1960 to 81.61 in 2025, placing the country 33rd globally according to World Bank data. The all‑time low of 73.32 in 1962 marked the beginning of a prolonged upward trajectory that culminated in a peak of 82.11 in 2019, just before a modest decline to the current level. This pattern mirrors the experience of other high‑ranking nations; for example, Denmark recorded a comparable figure of 81.73 in 2025, while Qatar reached 81.85. The modest dip from the 2019 peak reflects broader demographic shifts, including ageing populations and the lingering effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic on mortality rates. Continued improvements in healthcare access, preventive medicine, and lifestyle factors are likely to sustain gradual gains, although the pace may slow unless policy interventions address emerging health challenges.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 81.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.6 | −0.3 | #33 |
| 2023 | 81.9 | +0.3 | #33 |
| 2022 | 81.6 | +0.3 | #30 |
| 2021 | 81.3 | −0.0 | #30 |
| 2020 | 81.4 | −0.8 | #30 |
| 2019 | 82.1 | +0.3 | #28 |
| 2018 | 81.8 | +0.1 | #27 |
| 2017 | 81.8 | +0.2 | #29 |
| 2016 | 81.6 | +0.1 | #30 |
| 2015 | 81.5 | −0.2 | #28 |
| 2014 | 81.7 | +0.4 | #25 |
| 2013 | 81.3 | +0.2 | #28 |
| 2012 | 81.1 | −0.1 | #26 |
| 2011 | 81.2 | +0.5 | #23 |
| 2010 | 80.7 | +0.2 | #26 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Netherlands 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
Netherlands's life expectancy was 81.6 in 2025. Ranked 33rd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Netherlands's life expectancy peaked at 82.1 in 2019.
The lowest life expectancy in Netherlands was 73.3 in 1962.
Netherlands ranks 33rd globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Netherlands's life expectancy is projected to reach 81.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Netherlands in 2025 was 81.6. This ranks 33rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_netherlands_life-expectancy,
title = {Netherlands Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/netherlands/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}