Burundi: Life expectancy, male

The latest value from 2024 is 61.75 years, an increase from 61.6 years in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 71.34 years, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Burundi from 1960 to 2024 is 47.44 years. The minimum value, 23.63 years, was reached in 1972 while the maximum of 61.75 years was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings 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.