New Zealand Life Expectancy
82.01 years▲ +0.25 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life Expectancy in New Zealand rose to 82.01 years in Dec 2024 from 81.76 years in Dec 2023.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.01 years | 81.76 years | 82.26 yearsDec 2020 | 70.99 yearsDec 1961 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.57 births per woman | 1.57 births per woman | 4.31 births per woman | 1.57 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 10.1% | 10.1% | 10.6% | 7.5% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in New Zealand averaged 79.69 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 82.26 years in Dec 2020 and a record low of 70.99 years in Dec 1961. The series is reported yearly with history from 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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