Northern Mariana Islands Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Northern Mariana Islands's life expectancy was 79.2 in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Northern Mariana Islands's life expectancy stood at 79.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.2 by 2025. Northern Mariana Islands ranked 55th globally.
Life expectancy in the Northern Mariana Islands has risen steadily over the 65‑year span from 61.39 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 79.25 in 2025, placing the territory at rank 55 globally. The increase of 17.86 points reflects sustained improvements in health services, nutrition and living standards, mirroring broader Pacific trends. Compared with peers, the islands’ 2025 figure is just below New Caledonia’s 79.04 and slightly under Czechia’s 79.50, suggesting that further gains are possible through continued investment in preventive care and chronic disease management. The early low of 61.39 coincided with limited medical infrastructure, while the recent peak aligns with expanded public health programs and greater integration into regional health networks. If the current trajectory of health system strengthening and socioeconomic development persists, life expectancy is likely to edge upward, potentially surpassing 80 years within the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 79.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.2 | +0.4 | #55 |
| 2023 | 78.8 | +0.3 | #57 |
| 2022 | 78.5 | +0.4 | #56 |
| 2021 | 78.2 | +0.1 | #50 |
| 2020 | 78.0 | +0.2 | #56 |
| 2019 | 77.8 | +0.3 | #64 |
| 2018 | 77.5 | +0.0 | #69 |
| 2017 | 77.5 | +0.1 | #66 |
| 2016 | 77.4 | +0.0 | #65 |
| 2015 | 77.4 | −0.0 | #63 |
| 2014 | 77.4 | −0.1 | #61 |
| 2013 | 77.5 | −0.1 | #60 |
| 2012 | 77.6 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2011 | 77.7 | −0.1 | #57 |
| 2010 | 77.8 | −0.1 | #53 |
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands's life expectancy was 79.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 79.2 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Mariana Islands's life expectancy was 79.2 in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Northern Mariana Islands's life expectancy peaked at 79.2 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Northern Mariana Islands was 61.4 in 1960.
Northern Mariana Islands ranks 55th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Northern Mariana Islands's life expectancy is projected to reach 79.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Northern Mariana Islands in 2025 was 79.2. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_northern-mariana-islands_life-expectancy,
title = {Northern Mariana Islands Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/northern-mariana-islands/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}