Singapore Life Expectancy
83.35 years▲ +0.25 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Singapore's life expectancy at birth rose to 83.346 years in 2024, up from 83.098 years in 2023. The reading remains below the all-time high of 83.595 years recorded in 2019. The series dates back to 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83.35 years | 83.10 years | 83.60 yearsDec 2019 | 65.56 yearsDec 1960 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 0.97 births per woman | 0.97 births per woman | 5.76 births per woman | 0.97 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.7% | 2.8% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Singapore averaged 80.04 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 83.60 years in Dec 2019 and a record low of 65.56 years in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth indicates the average number of years a newborn is expected to live if mortality patterns at the time of birth remain constant. The indicator is reported annually in years for Singapore, with data available 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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