Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Healthcare reports that life expectancy in the country has reached 75.97 years — the highest level since independence. Despite this milestone, Kazakhstan still ranks outside the global top 100 and trails the leading country by nearly 11 years.
Where Kazakhstan stands globally
According to Worldometer, Kazakhstan ranks 116th worldwide in life expectancy at 75.97 years. The global average stands at 73.8 years, meaning Kazakhstan performs above average.
The leader remains Monaco, where life expectancy reaches 86.73 years.
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The overall trajectory is positive. In 1991, life expectancy in Kazakhstan was 67.6 years. It fell to a low of 65.6 years in 2001 before beginning a steady recovery. Over the past 34 years, life expectancy has increased by more than eight years.
What’s driving the gains
One of the key contributors to this improvement has been efforts to combat noncommunicable diseases. Kazakhstan has achieved a 25% reduction in mortality from these conditions as of 2025.
Under the Healthcare Development Concept through 2029, the government aims to raise life expectancy further, targeting 77 years.
