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

DecadeLife Expectancy at Birth (years)
1800s estimate32.89
1810s estimate33.7
1820s estimate34.52
1830s estimate35.34
1840s estimate36.16
1850s estimate36.98
1860s estimate37.79
1870s estimate38.61
1880s estimate39.43
1890s estimate40.25
1900s estimate41.07
1910s estimate44.92
1920s estimate48.78
1930s estimate52.63
1940s estimate56.49
1950s60.34
1960s62.57
1970s64.79
1980s67.01
1990s67.95
2000s68.89
2010s70.24
2020s71.6
2030s projection72.8
2040s projection74
2050s projection75.2
2060s projection76.4
2070s projection77.6
2080s projection78.8
2090s projection80
2100s projection81.2

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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.

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