Puerto Rico (US) Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Puerto Rico (US)'s life expectancy was 80.4 in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Puerto Rico (US)'s life expectancy stood at 80.4 in 2025, a decline of +1.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 80.4 by 2025. Puerto Rico (US) ranked 48th globally.
Puerto Rico's life expectancy has experienced significant improvement over the past six and a half decades, with the indicator rising from a trough of 68.24 years in 1964 to a peak of 81.69 years in 2023. Despite a recent decline to 80.44 years in 2025, the island territory still holds a respectable global ranking of 48. This trajectory is comparable to that of Greece, which also boasts a life expectancy of 80.78 years, albeit with a slightly higher ranking. Notably, Puerto Rico's life expectancy has consistently outpaced that of many countries in the region, including Chile, which ranks lower at 80.38 years. The steady improvement in life expectancy over the years can be attributed to various factors, including advancements in healthcare and improvements in living standards. However, a potential shift in demographic trends, such as an aging population, could impact the trajectory of life expectancy in Puerto Rico, necessitating adjustments in healthcare policies and social support systems to ensure sustained improvement.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 80.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 80.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 80.4 | −1.3 | #48 |
| 2023 | 81.7 | +2.3 | #35 |
| 2022 | 79.4 | −0.3 | #50 |
| 2021 | 79.8 | −0.2 | #44 |
| 2020 | 80.0 | −1.4 | #44 |
| 2019 | 81.4 | +0.4 | #39 |
| 2018 | 81.1 | +2.0 | #39 |
| 2017 | 79.1 | −1.3 | #51 |
| 2016 | 80.4 | −0.3 | #45 |
| 2015 | 80.7 | +0.6 | #40 |
| 2014 | 80.0 | −0.3 | #46 |
| 2013 | 80.3 | +1.1 | #41 |
| 2012 | 79.3 | +0.5 | #47 |
| 2011 | 78.8 | +0.0 | #48 |
| 2010 | 78.7 | +0.3 | #47 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Puerto Rico (US) matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1981. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Puerto Rico (US)'s life expectancy was 80.4 in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Puerto Rico (US)'s life expectancy peaked at 81.7 in 2023.
The lowest life expectancy in Puerto Rico (US) was 68.2 in 1964.
Puerto Rico (US) ranks 48th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Puerto Rico (US)'s life expectancy is projected to reach 80.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Puerto Rico (US) in 2025 was 80.4. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_puerto-rico-us_life-expectancy,
title = {Puerto Rico (US) Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/puerto-rico-us/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}