How long do Indians live?
Life expectancy at birth, a summary measure of mortality conditions in a given year.
Source: World Bank Indicators API · indicator SP.DYN.LE00.IN Fetched 3/6/2026
At a glance
72.2 years
latest value, 2024
45.6 years
first value, 1960
65
annual observations in this artifact
annual
source frequency
The explanation Draft prose wraps locked source numbers; no numbers are generated at request time
India has added decades to average lifespan, but life expectancy still compresses large differences by state, gender, income, and health access.
This is the average number of years a newborn would live if today's death rates stayed the same through life.
Life expectancy at birth summarizes the mortality rates observed in a given period. It is sensitive to infant mortality, epidemics, public health, nutrition, and access to care.
The rise is one of modern India's biggest quiet wins. But the number does not tell you whether a person can afford treatment, reach a good hospital, or live in a clean environment.
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MeasureLife expectancy at birth
GeographyIndia
Unityears
TransformValues rounded to one decimal year in display.
CaveatNational life expectancy hides regional and social differences.