Belgium Life Expectancy
82.30 years▼ −0.10 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Belgium stood at 82.3 years in 2024, down from 82.4 years in the prior year. The reading remains near the all-time high of 82.4 years recorded in 2023, and has increased significantly from the series low of 69.7 years in 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.30 years | 82.40 years | 82.40 yearsDec 2023 | 69.70 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.44 births per woman | 1.47 births per woman | 2.71 births per woman | 1.44 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.5% | 8.0% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Belgium averaged 79.32 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 82.40 years in Dec 2023 and a record low of 69.70 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. Data are available from 1960 onward.
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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