This statistic shows the countries and territories with the highest projected life expectancy between 2050 and 2055. Between 2050 and 2055, Hong Kong SAR is projected to have a life expectancy at birth of 89.22 years.

Female life expectancy is forecast to increase in every world region from 2023 to 2050, underlining the challenges of an aging population in several countries. Australia and New Zealand were forecast to have the highest female life expectancy at birth in 2050, reaching 88.5 years. On the other hand, Sub-Saharan Africa was forecast to have the lowest, below 70 years.

This statistic shows the countries and territories with the lowest projected life expectancy between 2050 and 2055. Between 2050 and 2055, the Central African Republic is projected to have a life expectancy of 62.13 years.

Pakistan PK: Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 76.700 Year in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.500 Year for 2049. Pakistan PK: Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 67.550 Year from Jun 1981 (Median) to 2050, with 70 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.700 Year in 2050 and a record low of 52.000 Year in 1981. Pakistan PK: Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Pakistan – Table PK.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Malta MT: Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 84.200 Year in 2050. This stayed constant from the previous number of 84.200 Year for 2049. Malta MT: Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 82.950 Year from Jun 1995 (Median) to 2050, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 84.200 Year in 2050 and a record low of 77.200 Year in 1995. Malta MT: Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malta – Table MT.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

By 2050, women aged 65 in China would have a further life expectancy of 21 years. Comparatively, men of the same age in China would have a further life expectancy of 18.6 years in 2050. Further life expectancy for women was estimated to be longer than for men by 2050 in all selected Asian countries.

In the world's most populous country, life expectancy has been continuously rising over the last decades, benefitting greatly from China's economic ascendance. In 2022, average life expectancy at birth in China reached about 78.6 years. Life expectancy at birth Life expectancy at birth refers to the average number of years a group of people born in the same year would live, assuming constant mortality rates. San Marino and Monaco had the highest life expectancy at birth, while China had reached a life expectancy above global average. People who were born in San Marino or Monaco in 2023 had a life expectancy of approximately 87 years or 86 years on average respectively. Demographic development in China Whereas average life expectancy at birth has been growing steadily, birth rates in China have been experiencing a slowdown. In 2024, about 6.77 babies had been born per 1,000 women in China, the second lowest point in the recent decade. As a result of low fertility rates and the extended life expectancy in China, the share of elderly people had been rising rapidly. The number of Chinese population aged 60 and older had more than doubled over the past three decades and is projected to reach its peak at 504 million in 2050. People aged 60 and older have been estimated to account for approximately one fourth of China’s total population by 2030, indicating a sharp climb from just around 13 percent in 2010. In order to pinpoint this massive shift in the age pyramid of China, an important indicator for measuring the pressure of aging population on productive population may be consulted. The old-age dependency ratio in China was expected to reach 52.3 percent in 2050.

Nigeria NG: Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 71.500 Year in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.200 Year for 2049. Nigeria NG: Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 48.650 Year from Jun 1953 (Median) to 2050, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.500 Year in 2050 and a record low of 42.500 Year in 1953. Nigeria NG: Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Portugal PT: Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 83.400 Year in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 83.300 Year for 2049. Portugal PT: Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 81.150 Year from Jun 1991 (Median) to 2050, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.400 Year in 2050 and a record low of 73.700 Year in 1991. Portugal PT: Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Portugal – Table PT.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

This European Census dataset covers data on population, fertility, as well as life expectancy in the recent years or projected to 2050. It arranges Europe into 11 types of regions according to different ways of classification.

Note: 2013 is used as the standard year.Conventional and Prospective Median Ages, Germany, 2013, 2030, and 2050 for 3 Scenarios of the Speed of Life Expectancy Increase (females).

Mongolia MN: Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 77.700 Year in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 77.600 Year for 2049. Mongolia MN: Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 70.650 Year from Jun 1989 (Median) to 2050, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.700 Year in 2050 and a record low of 58.900 Year in 1990. Mongolia MN: Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mongolia – Table MN.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

It is estimated that by 2050, life expectancy at birth in Mexico will amount to approximately 80 years, significantly over the 75 years recorded during 2015. To find out about annual average population in Mexico in 2015, as well as a forecast until 2050, please click here.

Chart and table of Myanmar life expectancy from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

Chart and table of Ireland life expectancy from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

Chart and table of Canada life expectancy from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

The graph shows the life expectancy of women in China from 1960 to 2022 with forecasts until 2050. In 2022, the average life expectancy of women at birth in China was about 81.3 years.

New Zealand NZ: Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 83.600 Year in 2050. This stayed constant from the previous number of 83.600 Year for 2049. New Zealand NZ: Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 81.400 Year from Jun 1986 (Median) to 2050, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 83.600 Year in 2050 and a record low of 74.400 Year in 1987. New Zealand NZ: Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Malaysia Life Expectancy at Birth data was reported at 80.700 Year in 2050. This records an increase from the previous number of 80.500 Year for 2049. Malaysia Life Expectancy at Birth data is updated yearly, averaging 74.800 Year from Jun 1980 (Median) to 2050, with 71 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.700 Year in 2050 and a record low of 64.100 Year in 1980. Malaysia Life Expectancy at Birth data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by US Census Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.US Census Bureau: Demographic Projection.

Chart and table of Portugal life expectancy from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.