Life expectancy

Life expectancy. Life expectancy data is from IHME[1]. In 2016, only the Central African Republic and Lesotho had a life expectancy as low as 50 years. However, uncertainties are huge, especially on Levels 1 and 2.

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The data behind this chart is described in Life expectancy data by Gapminder, version 9 documentation here »

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