Countries With Lowest Life Expectancy

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16 May 2024

Life expectancy, a measure of the average number of years a person born today can expect to live, varies significantly around the world


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While some nations boast citizens living well into their eighties, others face harsh realities that dramatically shorten lifespans


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Let's take a look at countries with lowest life expectancy in the world, according to a report by Insider Monkey


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Topping the list with the lowest life expectancy is Chad with average life expectancy of 52.5 years


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Nigeria stands at number 2. Influenza and pneumonia are the leading causes of death in the nation. The Life expectancy at birth is 52.7 years


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Lesotho was ranked number 3 on the list. The nation has one of the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the world. The country has 53.1 years of life span


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Central African Republic has life expectancy at 53.9 years


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South Sudan stands at number 5 with life expectancy of 55 years


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Somalia is at number 6 with life expectancy at 55.3 years


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Eswatini's life expectancy at birth is 57.1 years


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