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# South Africa Life Expectancy

> South Africa life expectancy is 66.31 years as of Dec 2024, from 66.14 years. History from 1960, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

Life Expectancy in South Africa rose to 66.31 years in Dec 2024 from 66.14 years in Dec 2023.

Life Expectancy in South Africa averaged 60.84 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 66.31 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 52.58 years in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 66.31 years | 66.14 years | 66.31 years (Dec 2024) | 52.58 years (Dec 1960) | 1960–2024 | years | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's life expectancy right now?**

Life Expectancy in South Africa is 66.31 years as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's life expectancy?**

The all-time high is 66.31 years (Dec 2024); the record low is 52.58 years (Dec 1960), over a series starting in 1960.

**How often is this series updated?**

Life Expectancy for South Africa 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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