Central African Republic—Life Expectancy, Female
Central African Republic's life expectancy, female was 59.6 years in 2024, ranking #215 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 59.6 years (2024) and the lowest was 20.0 years (2009). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59.6 years | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 59.3 years | +132.0% |
| 2022 | 25.6 years | -44.5% |
| 2021 | 46.0 years | -14.8% |
| 2020 | 54.0 years | +39.3% |
| 2019 | 38.8 years | -29.8% |
| 2018 | 55.2 years | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 50.1 years | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 53.9 years | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 54.2 years | +18.7% |
| 2014 | 45.7 years | -12.5% |
| 2013 | 52.2 years | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 52.8 years | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 51.8 years | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 49.4 years | +146.7% |
| 2009 | 20.0 years | -60.5% |
| 2008 | 50.7 years | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 50.2 years | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 49.6 years | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 49.0 years | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 48.5 years | +0.7% |
| 2003 | 48.1 years | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 47.8 years | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 47.7 years | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 47.6 years |
Top Countries — Life Expectancy, Female
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 88.6 years | 2024 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 88.2 years | 2024 |
| 3 | San Marino | 87.2 years | 2024 |
| 4 | Japan | 87.1 years | 2024 |
| 5 | French Polynesia | 86.6 years | 2024 |
| 6 | Korea, Rep. | 86.6 years | 2024 |
| 7 | Spain | 86.5 years | 2024 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 86.3 years | 2024 |
| 9 | Andorra | 86.2 years | 2024 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 86.2 years | 2024 |
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).
Unit
years