Over the last decade, the average life expectancy of the country’s population has increased from 69.4 years in 2014 to 71.9 years in 2023. At the same time, such indicators as “total mortality rate” (13.9 deaths per 1,000 inhabitants in 2024) and “infant mortality rate” have also increased.
Sadly, in 2024 it amounted to 11.8 deaths of children under one year of age per 1,000 live births (i.e. 11.8%), which is higher than in 2023, when the rate was 10%. In addition, there was an “excess male mortality” in infancy last year: 12.5% for boys versus 11.1% for girls.
The statistical indicator of life expectancy is considered significant in socio-economic terms, reflecting the level of health, education and well-being of the society. Taking into account average values, demographic projections are calculated and estimates are made for social funds, in particular pension funds, where the budget of the social security system depends on the consideration of “life expectancy”.
There is a significant gender disparity in life expectancy at birth: women on average live 8.8 years longer than men. But the differences level off with age. In 2024, life expectancy for men at age 60 averaged 15.9 years, and 20.6 years for women at the same age.
