South Africa Life Expectancy Calculator
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Current Life Expectancy (2024) | 65.10 years1 |
| Male Life Expectancy (2022) | 58.6 years3 |
| Female Life Expectancy (2022) | 69.79 years4 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (2024 estimate) | 66.5 years2 |
| Increase from 2023 to 2024 | 0.34%1 |
| Historical Low (2005) | 53.6 years2 |
| Global Ranking (2024) | 167th out of 191 countries4 |
| Major Factors Affecting Life Expectancy | 1. HIV/AIDS pandemic2 |
| 2. COVID-19 pandemic2 | |
| 3. Improvements in infant mortality rate2 | |
| Infant Mortality Rate (2024) | 22.9 per 1,000 live births2 |
| Population Under 15 Years Old | 27.5%2 |
| Population 60 Years or Older | 9.7% (6.1 million)2 |
| Crude Death Rate (2024) | 8.7 per 1,000 people2 |
| Annual Population Growth Rate (2024) | 1.33%2 |
This table provides a comprehensive overview of South Africa's life expectancy, including current figures, historical trends, gender differences, and key factors influencing these statistics.