Romania—Life Expectancy, Male
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #96 of 217Updated April 2026
Latest Value
72.9 years
2023
YoY Change
+2.2%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#96
of 217 countries
Maximum
72.9 years
2023
Minimum
67.4 years
2002
CAGR
+0.3%
24 years
Last
72.9 years
Previous
71.3 years
Highest
72.9 years
Lowest
67.4 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Romania's life expectancy, male was 72.9 years in 2023, ranking #96 out of 217 countries. This represents a +2.2% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 72.9 years (2023) and the lowest was 67.4 years (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72.9 years | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 71.3 years | +3.0% |
| 2021 | 69.2 years | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 70.4 years | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 71.9 years | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 71.7 years | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 71.6 years | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 71.6 years | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 71.4 years | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 71.3 years | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 71.6 years | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 70.9 years | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 70.8 years | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 69.8 years | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 69.7 years | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 69.2 years | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 69.2 years | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 68.7 years | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 68.4 years | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 68.0 years | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 67.7 years | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 67.4 years | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 67.6 years | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 67.7 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).