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# New Zealand Life Expectancy

> New Zealand life expectancy is 82.01 years as of Dec 2024, from 81.76 years. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Life Expectancy in New Zealand rose to 82.01 years in Dec 2024 from 81.76 years in Dec 2023.

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.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 82.01 years | 81.76 years | 82.26 years (Dec 2020) | 70.99 years (Dec 1961) | 1960–2024 | years | annual |

## FAQ

**What is New Zealand's life expectancy right now?**

Life Expectancy in New Zealand is 82.01 years as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for New Zealand's life expectancy?**

The all-time high is 82.26 years (Dec 2020); the record low is 70.99 years (Dec 1961), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Life Expectancy for New Zealand is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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