How many years are left in South Africa
Life expectancy at birth in South Africa is 62.8 years for men and 69.8 for women. 56% of men and 69% of women live to 65. The average counts from birth: the older you are, the further your expected age.
| Your age | Men: years left | Women: years left |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 47 → 67 | 53.7 → 74 |
| 30 | 40.2 → 70 | 46 → 76 |
| 40 | 33.2 → 73 | 38 → 78 |
| 50 | 26.2 → 76 | 30.1 → 80 |
| 60 | 19.4 → 79 | 22.4 → 82 |
| 70 | 13.3 → 83 | 15.4 → 85 |
| 80 | 8.3 → 88 | 9.5 → 89 |
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More about the country
- 39% of men and 8.5% of women smoke
- 7.2% of adults aged 20–79 have diabetes
- 22.2 road deaths per 100,000 a year
- 2.2 children per woman
Source: World Bank (WDI). Years left by age come from a Gompertz–Makeham model fitted to the country's life expectancy and adult mortality. Population averages, not a forecast for any one person.