Netherlands Life Expectancy
81.97 years▲ +0.10 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in the Netherlands rose to 81.97 years in 2024 from 81.86 years in 2023. The figure remains below the all-time high of 82.11 years recorded in 2019. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.97 years | 81.86 years | 82.11 yearsDec 2019 | 73.32 yearsDec 1962 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.43 births per woman | 1.43 births per woman | 3.22 births per woman | 1.43 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% | 7.7% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Netherlands averaged 79.68 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 82.11 years in Dec 2019 and a record low of 73.32 years in Dec 1962. 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 onwards.
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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