India Life Expectancy
72.24 years▲ +0.23 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
India's life expectancy at birth rose to 72.235 years in 2024, up from 72.003 years in 2023. The reading marks the highest level on record, with data spanning back to 1960. The all-time low of 45.558 years was recorded in 1965.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.24 years | 72.00 years | 72.24 yearsDec 2024 | 45.56 yearsDec 1965 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.96 births per woman | 1.98 births per woman | 5.98 births per woman | 1.96 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 3.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in India averaged 65.59 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 72.24 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 45.56 years in Dec 1965. 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 India begins in 1960.
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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