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Life Expectancy in Russia

A baby born in Russia in 2024 can expect to live 73.4 years on average — 0.1 years less than the world average of 73.5.

Overall73.4years
Men68.3world: 71.1
Women78.9world: 76.0
World rank#122of 217
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Life expectancy in Russia since 1960

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  • Women
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Since 1960, life expectancy in Russia has risen by 5.9 years, from 67.5 to 73.4. During the COVID-19 pandemic it fell by 3.2 years (from 73.1 in 2019 to 69.9 in 2021) and has since recovered. Women live 10.6 years longer than men (78.9 vs 68.3).

Expected age at death in Russia by age

Life expectancy at birth includes deaths in childhood. Once people reach adulthood they can expect to live longer — here is the average expected age at death for people who have already reached each age:

Current ageBirth20406080
Men68.369.270.373.783.6
Women78.979.880.682.488.2

Birth: World Bank. Other ages: our survival model calibrated to Russia’s figures (method).

How people die in Russia

  • Chronic diseases: 89.3%
  • Infections, maternal & nutritional: 4%
  • Injuries: 6.7%

In 2019, 89% of deaths in Russia were caused by chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes (world: 74%). A Russia man has a 32% chance and a woman 15% of dying of one of these diseases between the ages of 30 and 70 (world: 21% and 16%). Road traffic accidents kill 12.0 people per 100,000 each year (world: 16.7).

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Child mortality

Out of every 1,000 babies born in Russia, about 5.2 die before their fifth birthday (world: 37.4). This is one of the main reasons life expectancy at birth differs so much between countries.

Russia compared with its region

Russia is in the World Bank’s Europe & Central Asia region, where the average life expectancy is 79.3 years. It ranks #52 of 58 countries there.

#CountryOverallMenWomen
48Ukraine74.769.879.4
49Azerbaijan74.671.777.3
50Kazakhstan74.570.378.5
51Belarus74.469.779.2
52Russia73.468.378.9
53Uzbekistan72.569.675.5
54Kyrgyzstan72.468.476.6
55Tajikistan71.969.774.1
56Moldova71.366.775.7

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Frequently asked questions

What is the life expectancy in Russia?

73.4 years in 2024: 68.3 for men and 78.9 for women, according to the World Bank.

Do women live longer than men in Russia?

Yes. Women in Russia live about 10.6 years longer than men. Worldwide the gap is 4.9 years in favour of women.

How does Russia rank for life expectancy?

Russia ranks #122 out of 217 countries and territories with data. That is 0.1 years below the world average of 73.5.

What is the average age of death in Russia?

Life expectancy at birth (73.4) is pulled down by deaths in childhood. Adults live longer: a 40-year-old man in Russia can expect to live to about 70.3, and a 40-year-old woman to about 80.6.

Sources

  • World Bank, World Development Indicators: life expectancy at birth (SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.MA.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.FE.IN), under-5 mortality (SH.DYN.MORT), causes of death (SH.DTH.NCOM.ZS, SH.DTH.INJR.ZS), mortality from major chronic diseases (SH.DYN.NCOM.MA.ZS, SH.DYN.NCOM.FE.ZS) and road traffic deaths (SH.STA.TRAF.P5). Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Link

Data updated October 25, 2026.

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