Somalia, Fed. Rep.—Life Expectancy, Male
Somalia, Fed. Rep.'s life expectancy, male was 56.5 years in 2024, ranking #212 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.2% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 56.5 years (2024) and the lowest was 31.3 years (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.5 years | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 56.4 years | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 51.8 years | -3.6% |
| 2021 | 53.7 years | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 55.1 years | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 55.2 years | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 52.7 years | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 50.2 years | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 53.1 years | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 53.0 years | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 52.4 years | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 52.1 years | +10.1% |
| 2012 | 47.3 years | +51.2% |
| 2011 | 31.3 years | -33.5% |
| 2010 | 47.1 years | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 50.5 years | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 49.8 years | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 49.2 years | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 49.3 years | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 49.4 years | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 49.2 years | -0.1% |
| 2003 | 49.2 years | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 49.4 years | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 49.4 years | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 49.3 years |
Top Countries — Life Expectancy, Male
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 84.6 years | 2024 |
| 2 | San Marino | 84.3 years | 2024 |
| 3 | Kuwait | 83.8 years | 2024 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 82.7 years | 2024 |
| 5 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 82.7 years | 2024 |
| 6 | Sweden | 82.6 years | 2024 |
| 7 | Andorra | 82.3 years | 2024 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 82.2 years | 2024 |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | 82.2 years | 2024 |
| 10 | Italy | 82.0 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