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Solomon Islands: Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

In , Solomon Islands's Life expectancy at birth, total (years) was 70.69.

That's up 0.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 74.02 . Solomon Islands ranks #149 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 37.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.LE00.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Solomon Islands Life expectancy at birth, total (years) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
70.69
Trough
67.79
1-year change
+0.2%
5-year change
+1.0%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
+2.5%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
70.6940
70.5280
70.4090
68.8900
69.2580
69.9810
69.8060
69.6520
69.5010
69.3230

About Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.LE00.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Solomon Islands's Life expectancy at birth, total (years) in 2024?
In 2024, Solomon Islands's Life expectancy at birth, total (years) was 70.69, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Solomon Islands's Life expectancy at birth, total (years) rising or falling?
Solomon Islands's Life expectancy at birth, total (years) rose 0.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Solomon Islands rank globally on Life expectancy at birth, total (years)?
In 2024, Solomon Islands ranked #149 out of 217 countries reporting Life expectancy at birth, total (years).
How does Solomon Islands's Life expectancy at birth, total (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Life expectancy at birth, total (years) in 2024 was 74.02, so Solomon Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 37.
What is Life expectancy at birth, total (years) and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.LE00.IN), CC BY 4.0.