North Macedonia Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
North Macedonia's life expectancy was 73.8 in 2025, ranked 117th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
North Macedonia's life expectancy stood at 73.8 in 2025, a decline of +1.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 73.8 by 2025. North Macedonia ranked 117th globally.
North Macedonia’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, climbing from 60.50 in 1960 to 73.78 in 2025, which places the country 117th among World Bank‑reported nations. The upward trajectory accelerated after the early‑1960s trough of 59.28 in 1962, reflecting improvements in public health, nutrition and medical services, and culminated in an all‑time peak of 76.65 in 2018. By 2025 the figure sits just below that high, marginally lower than peers such as Seychelles (73.98) and Suriname (73.84) and slightly above Trinidad and Tobago (73.48). The modest post‑peak decline suggests that gains are beginning to plateau, likely due to an aging population and persistent lifestyle‑related risk factors. Continued investment in preventive health, chronic disease management and health‑system efficiency will be crucial if North Macedonia hopes to regain its 2018 peak and sustain further improvements in longevity.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 73.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 73.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 73.8 | −1.5 | #117 |
| 2023 | 75.3 | +0.9 | #102 |
| 2022 | 74.4 | +1.2 | #106 |
| 2021 | 73.2 | −1.1 | #98 |
| 2020 | 74.4 | −2.2 | #97 |
| 2019 | 76.6 | −0.0 | #84 |
| 2018 | 76.6 | +0.7 | #79 |
| 2017 | 76.0 | +0.6 | #86 |
| 2016 | 75.4 | −0.0 | #91 |
| 2015 | 75.4 | −0.0 | #89 |
| 2014 | 75.5 | +0.1 | #87 |
| 2013 | 75.4 | +0.5 | #86 |
| 2012 | 74.9 | −0.2 | #89 |
| 2011 | 75.1 | +0.1 | #83 |
| 2010 | 75.0 | +0.6 | #81 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's life expectancy was 73.8 in 2025. Ranked 117th globally. This represents a 2.0% decrease from the previous year.
North Macedonia's life expectancy peaked at 76.6 in 2018.
The lowest life expectancy in North Macedonia was 59.3 in 1962.
North Macedonia ranks 117th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
North Macedonia's life expectancy is projected to reach 73.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of North Macedonia in 2025 was 73.8. This ranks 117th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_life-expectancy,
title = {North Macedonia Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}