Life Expectancy at Birth in Ukraine: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)
Updated October 2026 · ⬇ download this dataset (CSV) · methodology
In the 2020s, life expectancy at birth in Ukraine stands at 71.6 years — ranking #110 of 157 countries. In 1900 it was 41.07 years. (Source: UN WPP / World Bank / Gapminder, compiled by MYRIAD)
Life expectancy at birth in Ukraine stands at 71.6 years, a measure of the mortality of the time and place. This statistical fact represents the daily reality of lives lived, a story of human existence across three centuries. In the 1800s estimate, life expectancy was 32.89 years, a far cry from the 71.6 years of today.
The historical transformation of life expectancy in Ukraine is a story of gradual progress, with each decade marking an increase in the number of years a newborn could expect to live. From the 1900s estimate of 41.07 years to the 2020s, life expectancy has continued to rise, with projections anticipating further increases, such as the 2030s projection of 72.8 and the 2100s projection of 81.2. This trajectory is a testament to the changing mortality rates and living conditions in Ukraine.
As you consider your place in the world, the life expectancy at birth in Ukraine offers a unique perspective on the human experience. With a ranking of #110 of 157 countries, Ukraine's life expectancy is part of a broader global trend. To explore how your life fits into this larger narrative, compute your own parallel lives on MYRIAD.
🇺🇦 How many years a newborn could expect to live, given the mortality of the time and place. For Ukraine, the story across three centuries is below — every value is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived there.
Decade by decade
| Decade | Life Expectancy at Birth (years) |
|---|---|
| 1800s estimate | 32.89 |
| 1810s estimate | 33.7 |
| 1820s estimate | 34.52 |
| 1830s estimate | 35.34 |
| 1840s estimate | 36.16 |
| 1850s estimate | 36.98 |
| 1860s estimate | 37.79 |
| 1870s estimate | 38.61 |
| 1880s estimate | 39.43 |
| 1890s estimate | 40.25 |
| 1900s estimate | 41.07 |
| 1910s estimate | 44.92 |
| 1920s estimate | 48.78 |
| 1930s estimate | 52.63 |
| 1940s estimate | 56.49 |
| 1950s | 60.34 |
| 1960s | 62.57 |
| 1970s | 64.79 |
| 1980s | 67.01 |
| 1990s | 67.95 |
| 2000s | 68.89 |
| 2010s | 70.24 |
| 2020s | 71.6 |
| 2030s projection | 72.8 |
| 2040s projection | 74 |
| 2050s projection | 75.2 |
| 2060s projection | 76.4 |
| 2070s projection | 77.6 |
| 2080s projection | 78.8 |
| 2090s projection | 80 |
| 2100s projection | 81.2 |
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Questions people ask
What is the Life Expectancy at Birth in Ukraine today?
71.6 years in the 2020s (UN WPP / World Bank / Gapminder).
How much did Life Expectancy at Birth in Ukraine change since 1950?
From 60.34 to 71.6 years — a change of about 19%.
Where does Ukraine rank worldwide?
#110 of 157 countries covered by MYRIAD in the 2020s.