Romania Life Expectancy
76.46 years▲ +0.05 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Romania's life expectancy at birth rose to 76.46 years in 2024, up from 76.40 years in 2023. The latest reading matches the all-time high for the series, which began in 1960. The lowest value on record was 65.26 years in 1962.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.46 years | 76.40 years | 76.46 yearsDec 2024 | 65.26 yearsDec 1962 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.39 births per woman | 1.54 births per woman | 3.66 births per woman | 1.27 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.5% | 4.2% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Romania averaged 72.53 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 76.46 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 65.26 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 its birth were to remain constant throughout its life. The indicator is reported in years on an annual basis. The series covers annual data 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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