Tanzania Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Tanzania's life expectancy was 67.4 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Tanzania's life expectancy stood at 67.4 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.4 by 2025. Tanzania ranked 174th globally.
Tanzania’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, climbing from a trough of 42.60 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 67.39 in 2025, placing the country 174th globally. The increase of 24.79 years reflects gradual improvements in health services, disease control and nutrition, yet the figure remains marginally below peers of similar rank such as Afghanistan (67.43) and the Marshall Islands (67.36). The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in primary health care, maternal and child health programmes, and expanded access to antiretroviral treatment could sustain the gains. However, the pace of future progress will depend on how effectively Tanzania addresses persistent challenges such as malaria, non‑communicable disease burdens and health system financing. If these issues are mitigated, the life expectancy trend is likely to keep advancing, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking nations.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 67.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 67.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 67.4 | +0.4 | #174 |
| 2023 | 67.0 | +0.1 | #174 |
| 2022 | 66.9 | +0.7 | #172 |
| 2021 | 66.1 | −0.6 | #166 |
| 2020 | 66.8 | +0.8 | #167 |
| 2019 | 66.0 | +0.5 | #176 |
| 2018 | 65.5 | +0.5 | #178 |
| 2017 | 65.0 | +0.6 | #179 |
| 2016 | 64.4 | +0.5 | #179 |
| 2015 | 63.9 | +0.6 | #177 |
| 2014 | 63.4 | +0.6 | #177 |
| 2013 | 62.8 | +0.5 | #179 |
| 2012 | 62.3 | +0.7 | #179 |
| 2011 | 61.6 | +0.5 | #179 |
| 2010 | 61.1 | +0.6 | #181 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Tanzania matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania's life expectancy was 67.4 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Tanzania's life expectancy peaked at 67.4 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Tanzania was 42.6 in 1960.
Tanzania ranks 174th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Tanzania's life expectancy is projected to reach 67.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Tanzania in 2025 was 67.4. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_tanzania_life-expectancy,
title = {Tanzania Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/tanzania/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}