Life expectancy, reflecting the average lifespan within a population, has seen significant global increases, yet disparities persist among countries. Factors such as race, socioeconomic status, gender, and geographical location influence life expectancy. In Africa, variations in life expectancy are evident, shaped by healthcare access, economic status, and disease prevalence. Chad, Nigeria, and the Central African Republic exhibit the lowest life expectancies, underscoring regional disparities.
The World Bank’s data ranks the ten African countries with the shortest life expectancy
Updated on May 8, 2024