Switzerland Life Expectancy
84.41 years▲ +0.25 years
Dec 2024 · Annual
Life expectancy at birth in Switzerland rose to 84.4 years in 2024 from 84.2 years the previous year. The figure matches the all-time high for the series, which spans 1960 to 2024. The lowest recorded value was 71.2 years in 1963.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84.41 years | 84.16 years | 84.41 yearsDec 2024 | 71.19 yearsDec 1963 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility Rate | 1.29 births per woman | 1.33 births per woman | 2.66 births per woman | 1.29 births per woman | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| Health Expenditure | 11.7% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 9.1% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
Life Expectancy in Switzerland averaged 81.28 years from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 84.41 years in Dec 2024 and a record low of 71.19 years in Dec 1963. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Life expectancy at birth for Switzerland is a measure of the average number of years a newborn would live if current mortality patterns remained constant throughout life. It is expressed in years, reported annually, and covers the period from 1960 onward. The series reflects official estimates of mortality conditions over the full lifetime.
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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