Saudi Arabia Life Expectancy
78.98 years▲ +0.25 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Saudi Arabia rose to 78.982 years in 2024 from 78.732 years in 2023. The annual reading matched the all-time high for the series, which began in 1960. It stood 33.672 years above the all-time low of 45.31 years recorded that year.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.98 years | 78.73 years | 78.98 yearsDec 2024 | 45.31 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 2.31 births per woman | 2.28 births per woman | 7.67 births per woman | 2.14 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 5.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 3.0% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Saudi Arabia averaged 74.61 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 78.98 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 45.31 years in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth measures the average number of years a newborn would live if mortality patterns at birth remained constant throughout life. For Saudi Arabia, the indicator is expressed in years, reported annually, and the series runs from 1960 through 2024.
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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