Australia Life Expectancy
83.05 years▲ +0.00 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Australia stood at 83.05 years in 2024, unchanged from the previous year. The figure remains below the all-time high of 83.3 years recorded in 2021, while the series dates back to 1960, when life expectancy was 70.82 years. The current level is near the top of the historical range.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.05 years | 83.05 years | 83.30 yearsDec 2021 | 70.82 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.48 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 3.54 births per woman | 1.48 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 10.4% | 9.9% | 10.7% | 7.6% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Australia averaged 80.68 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 83.30 years in Dec 2021 and a record low of 70.82 years in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth indicates the average number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of birth were to stay the same throughout the child's life. The indicator is measured in years and reported annually. The series for Australia spans from 1960 to 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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