Turkmenistan Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Turkmenistan's life expectancy was 70.5 in 2025, ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Turkmenistan's life expectancy stood at 70.5 in 2025, a rise of +0.4 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 70.5 by 2025. Turkmenistan ranked 151st globally.
Turkmenistan’s life expectancy has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, climbing from a low of 52.15 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 70.48 in 2025, placing the country 151st in the global ranking. The increase of 18.33 years reflects gradual improvements in health care, nutrition and disease control, yet the figure remains marginally below close peers such as Nepal (70.68) and São Tomé and Principe (70.44). The long‑term upward trajectory suggests that continued investment in maternal health, chronic disease management and rural health infrastructure could push the indicator beyond the current ceiling, while stagnation in financing or setbacks in public health policy would risk flattening or reversing the gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 70.7 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 70.5 | - | - |
| 2025 | 70.5 | +0.4 | #151 |
| 2023 | 70.1 | +0.2 | #152 |
| 2022 | 69.9 | +0.6 | #153 |
| 2021 | 69.4 | +0.5 | #139 |
| 2020 | 68.8 | −0.6 | #152 |
| 2019 | 69.4 | +0.1 | #153 |
| 2018 | 69.3 | +0.1 | #152 |
| 2017 | 69.2 | +0.0 | #151 |
| 2016 | 69.1 | +0.1 | #151 |
| 2015 | 69.1 | +0.1 | #153 |
| 2014 | 69.0 | +0.0 | #151 |
| 2013 | 69.0 | +0.0 | #151 |
| 2012 | 69.0 | +0.1 | #148 |
| 2011 | 68.9 | +0.3 | #146 |
| 2010 | 68.6 | +0.5 | #145 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Turkmenistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2002. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Turkmenistan's life expectancy was 70.5 in 2025. Ranked 151st globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.
Turkmenistan's life expectancy peaked at 70.5 in 2025.
The lowest life expectancy in Turkmenistan was 52.1 in 1960.
Turkmenistan ranks 151st globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Turkmenistan's life expectancy is projected to reach 70.5 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Turkmenistan in 2025 was 70.5. This ranks 151st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_turkmenistan_life-expectancy,
title = {Turkmenistan Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/turkmenistan/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}