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Thailand life expectancy by year, 1990 to 2024

Thailand: 76.6 years in 2024. Life expectancy peaked at 77.6 years in 2021 in this 1990–2024 series.

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  • Thailand: 68.9 years in 1990, 76.6 years in 2024. It peaked at 77.6 years in 2021.
  • North Macedonia: 71.2 years in 1990, 76.6 years in 2024. It peaked at 76.6 years in 2018.
  • Algeria: 67.7 years in 1990, 76.5 years in 2024. Its low point was 67.3 years in 1994.
  • Romania: 69.7 years in 1990, 76.5 years in 2024. Its low point was 69.0 years in 1997.

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Thailand's life expectancy at birth remained below its 2021 high of 77.6 years in the latest estimate. Thailand recorded 76.6 years in 2024, compared with 68.9 years in 1990. The displayed annual series runs from 1990 through 2024; its lowest value was 68.9 years in 1990. The preceding annual observation, for 2023, was 76.4 years.

Life expectancy at birth, both sexes: the years a newborn would live if the mortality rates for that year persisted. This is a period estimate, not a forecast for an individual. In 2024, the comparison lines show North Macedonia (76.6 years), Algeria (76.5 years) and Romania (76.5 years). These peers have the closest latest values among reporting countries with over one million people and a continuous common history; they are not selected by geography.

The data

Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (SP.DYN.LE00.IN), years. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Life expectancy at birth, both sexes: the years a newborn would live if the mortality rates for that year persisted. This is a period estimate, not a forecast for an individual. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series.

Thailand: life expectancy, years, 1990 to 2024; three nearest peers, 1990–2024
Date🇹🇭 Thailand🇲🇰 North Macedonia🇩🇿 Algeria🇷🇴 Romania
199068.9 years71.2 years67.7 years69.7 years
199169.1 years71.6 years67.7 years69.8 years
199269.4 years71.1 years67.7 years69.8 years
199369.6 years71.6 years67.8 years69.6 years
199469.7 years71.7 years67.3 years69.5 years
199569.8 years71.8 years67.7 years69.5 years
199669.9 years72.5 years68.2 years69.1 years
199770.4 years72.4 years68.9 years69.0 years
199870.7 years72.3 years69.3 years69.8 years
199971.0 years72.8 years70.1 years70.5 years
200071.2 years72.9 years70.6 years71.2 years
200171.5 years73.4 years71.0 years71.2 years
200271.8 years73.0 years71.6 years71.0 years
200372.1 years73.2 years71.9 years71.3 years
200472.1 years73.6 years72.5 years71.6 years
200572.9 years73.7 years72.8 years71.9 years
200673.3 years73.9 years73.1 years72.2 years
200773.8 years73.8 years73.3 years72.6 years
200874.2 years74.4 years73.6 years72.6 years
200974.7 years74.4 years73.9 years73.3 years
201075.0 years75.0 years74.1 years73.5 years
201175.3 years75.1 years74.4 years74.4 years
201275.6 years74.9 years74.6 years74.4 years
201376.0 years75.4 years74.8 years75.1 years
201476.3 years75.5 years75.0 years74.9 years
201576.6 years75.4 years75.2 years74.9 years
201676.8 years75.4 years75.3 years75.2 years
201777.0 years76.0 years75.4 years75.2 years
201877.2 years76.6 years75.6 years75.4 years
201977.2 years76.6 years75.7 years75.6 years
202077.3 years74.4 years73.3 years74.3 years
202177.6 years73.2 years75.2 years72.8 years
202275.3 years74.4 years76.1 years75.2 years
202376.4 years75.3 years76.3 years76.4 years
202476.6 years76.6 years76.5 years76.5 years

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Frequently asked questions

What is the life expectancy in Thailand?

Life expectancy at birth in Thailand was 76.6 years in 2024, according to the World Bank series for both sexes. This is a period estimate using that year's mortality rates.

When was Thailand's life expectancy highest in this series?

The highest displayed value was 77.6 years in 2021. This comparison covers 1990 through 2024; it is not a claim about years outside the available series.

Why are these countries compared with Thailand?

The comparison selects three countries with the closest 2024 values, among countries with over one million people and at least fifteen consecutive annual observations in common. The matching is based on the indicator level, not economic structure or geographic proximity.

Where does this data come from?

World Bank, World Development Indicators (SP.DYN.LE00.IN), years. Retrieved November 5, 2026. Life expectancy at birth, both sexes: the years a newborn would live if the mortality rates for that year persisted. This is a period estimate, not a forecast for an individual. Peers are selected by proximity to the country's latest value among countries with over one million people and a continuous common series. You can download the full table as a CSV from this page.

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