Italy Life Expectancy
83.95 years▲ +0.60 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Italy's life expectancy at birth rose to 83.95 years in 2024 from 83.35 years in 2023. The current figure marks an all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960, when the low of 69.12 years was recorded.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.95 years | 83.35 years | 83.95 yearsDec 2024 | 69.12 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.18 births per woman | 1.21 births per woman | 2.66 births per woman | 1.18 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% | 7.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Italy averaged 80.89 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 83.95 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 69.12 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 is expected to live, assuming current mortality patterns remain unchanged. The indicator is measured in years, reported annually, and spans from 1960 to the present.
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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