LIFE IN WEEKS
Life Expectancy in South Africa: 62.3 Years in Weeks
The average person in South Africa lives 62.3 years — that's 3,240 weeks. Here's what that looks like, and how you compare.
Your Weeks Remaining in South Africa
Enter your birth date to see how many of South Africa's 3,240 weeks you've used — and how many may remain.
A Life in South Africa — Visualized
Each square represents one year of a 90-year life. Green = healthy years (54), Amber = remaining life expectancy (8), Gray = beyond average.
The average person in South Africa fills 62 of 90 squares. That's 3,240 weeks to fill with purpose.
Why Do People in South Africa Live Shorter?
South Africa's life expectancy of 62.3 years is 11 years below the global average. Here are the top contributing factors:
- 1Improving HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention
- 2Growing healthcare infrastructure
- 3Challenges with inequality and violence
Life Expectancy in Africa
How South Africa compares to other countries in Africa, ranked by life expectancy.
How South Africa Compares to the World
(of 172 countries)
global avg (70.8 yrs)
in an average life
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the life expectancy in South Africa?
The average life expectancy in South Africa is 62.3 years as of 2026. This places South Africa at rank #137 globally, which is 11 years below the global average of 70.8 years.
How many weeks does the average person in South Africa live?
Based on a life expectancy of 62.3 years, the average person in South Africa lives approximately 3,240 weeks. That's 3,240 opportunities to make each week count.
What is the life expectancy for males and females in South Africa?
In South Africa, males have an average life expectancy of 59.3 years (3,084 weeks), while females live an average of 65.2 years (3,390 weeks). The gender gap is 5.9 years.
How does South Africa compare to the global average life expectancy?
South Africa's life expectancy of 62.3 years is 11 years below the global average of approximately 70.8 years. South Africa ranks #137 out of 172 countries in our dataset.
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