Hong Kong Life Expectancy
85.39 years▲ +0.15 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Hong Kong rose to 85.39 years in 2024 from 85.25 years in 2023. The reading remains below the all-time high of 85.53 years recorded in 2021. Data are available from 1960 onwards.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.39 years | 85.25 years | 85.53 yearsDec 2021 | 65.70 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 0.84 births per woman | 0.75 births per woman | 5.18 births per woman | 0.70 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Hong Kong averaged 82.08 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 85.53 years in Dec 2021 and a record low of 65.70 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. The series 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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