Bosnia and Herzegovina—Life Expectancy, Male
Bosnia and Herzegovina's life expectancy, male was 74.4 years in 2023, ranking #79 out of 217 countries. This represents a +2.3% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 74.4 years (2023) and the lowest was 71.4 years (2021). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74.4 years | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 72.7 years | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 71.4 years | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 72.5 years | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 74.0 years | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 74.1 years | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 74.2 years | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 73.7 years | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 73.5 years | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 73.5 years | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 73.4 years | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 73.3 years | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 73.2 years | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 72.9 years | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 72.8 years | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 72.3 years | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 72.2 years | +0.3% |
| 2006 | 72.0 years | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 72.5 years | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 72.6 years | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 72.7 years | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 72.2 years | +0.4% |
| 2001 | 71.9 years | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 71.7 years |
Top Countries — Life Expectancy, Male
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 84.4 years | 2023 |
| 2 | San Marino | 84.2 years | 2023 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 82.7 years | 2023 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 82.5 years | 2023 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 82.5 years | 2023 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 82.3 years | 2023 |
| 7 | Andorra | 82.1 years | 2023 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 82.0 years | 2023 |
| 9 | Malta | 81.8 years | 2023 |
| 10 | French Polynesia | 81.8 years | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National statistical offices;Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT).