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Life expectancy rates of 20 countries with the lowest life expectancy, 2021 (Years)

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The African region recorded the lowest life expectancy, with Chad, Nigeria, and Lesotho at 53 years

Life expectancy rates of 20 countries with the lowest life expectancy, 2021 (Years)

Source

World Bank; Various sources (UN, Census reports from national offices, Secretariat of the Pacific Community)

Date

31 Aug 2023

Notes

Most countries with the lowest life expectancy globally are from the African region. The low life expectancy in African countries like Chad, Nigeria, and Lesotho reflects a combination of factors, including inadequate healthcare infrastructure, high prevalence of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria, socio-economic challenges, political instability, and limited access to clean water and sanitation, contributing to poor health outcomes and shorter lifespans.

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