Ireland Life Expectancy
83.01 years▲ +0.20 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Ireland rose to 83.01 years in 2024 from 82.81 years in 2023. The current figure is the highest on record since the series began in 1960. The all-time low was 69.68 years in 1961.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.01 years | 82.81 years | 83.01 yearsDec 2024 | 69.68 yearsDec 1961 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.47 births per woman | 1.50 births per woman | 4.07 births per woman | 1.47 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 6.9% | 6.6% | 10.5% | 5.9% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Ireland averaged 79.14 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 83.01 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 69.68 years in Dec 1961. 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 reported annually in years for Ireland, with data 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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