Botswana: Life expectancy, male

The latest value from 2023 is 66.67 years, an increase from 66.29 years in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 71.09 years, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Botswana from 1960 to 2023 is 56.34 years. The minimum value, 49.18 years, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 66.67 years was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.