Ukraine Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Ukraine's life expectancy was 72.3 in 2025, ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Ukraine's life expectancy stood at 72.3 in 2025, a decline of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.3 by 2025. Ukraine ranked 133rd globally.
Ukraine’s life expectancy has risen modestly over the 65‑year series, moving from 69.39 in 1960 to a World Bank estimate of 72.33 in 2025, placing the country 133rd globally. The upward trajectory peaked in 2017 at 73.99 before retreating to a low of 67.10 in 1996, reflecting the demographic shock of the post‑Soviet transition and health system disruptions. Since that trough, incremental gains have been achieved through expanded primary care and vaccination programmes, yet the post‑peak decline suggests lingering challenges such as high cardiovascular mortality and limited access to modern treatments. Ukraine’s current figure is closely aligned with peers such as Tajikistan (72.35) and St. Lucia (72.31), indicating a convergence among middle‑income economies facing similar health system constraints. Continued investment in preventive health, rural service delivery, and chronic disease management will be essential to sustain the modest rise and avoid a reversal of the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.3 | −1.1 | #133 |
| 2023 | 73.4 | +0.8 | #121 |
| 2022 | 72.7 | +1.0 | #127 |
| 2021 | 71.6 | −1.7 | #120 |
| 2020 | 73.3 | −0.6 | #107 |
| 2019 | 73.9 | +0.4 | #112 |
| 2018 | 73.6 | −0.4 | #114 |
| 2017 | 74.0 | +0.6 | #111 |
| 2016 | 73.4 | +0.7 | #112 |
| 2015 | 72.7 | +0.9 | #119 |
| 2014 | 71.8 | +0.3 | #122 |
| 2013 | 71.5 | +0.4 | #124 |
| 2012 | 71.1 | +0.4 | #128 |
| 2011 | 70.7 | +0.5 | #127 |
| 2010 | 70.2 | +1.0 | #131 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's life expectancy was 72.3 in 2025. Ranked 133rd globally. This represents a 1.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's life expectancy peaked at 74.0 in 2017.
The lowest life expectancy in Ukraine was 67.1 in 1996.
Ukraine ranks 133rd globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ukraine's life expectancy is projected to reach 72.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Ukraine in 2025 was 72.3. This ranks 133rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_life-expectancy,
title = {Ukraine Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}