Russia Life Expectancy
73.44 years▲ +0.19 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Russia rose to 73.44 years in 2024 from 73.25 years in 2023, marking a new all-time high for the series. The reading remains 8.97 years above the all-time low recorded in 1994. Data are available from 1960 onward.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.44 years | 73.25 years | 73.44 yearsDec 2024 | 64.47 yearsDec 1994 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.42 births per woman | 1.41 births per woman | 2.52 births per woman | 1.16 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 7.0% | 6.9% | 8.0% | 4.7% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Russia averaged 68.52 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 73.44 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 64.47 years in Dec 1994. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth estimates the average number of years a newborn is expected to live if current mortality patterns remain constant. The indicator is measured in years and reported annually. The series 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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