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Trends in Life Expectancy, by Region. Life Expectancy at Birth, in Years. Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision (medium scenario), 2005. Notes on Trends in Life Expectancy, by Region.
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Trends in Life Expectancy, by Region Life Expectancy at Birth, in Years Source: United Nations, World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision (medium scenario), 2005.
Notes on Trends in Life Expectancy, by Region In 2045-2050, infants born around the world can expect to live an average of 75 years — up ten years from today. Africa will experience the largest increase in life expectancy: from 49 years to 65 years. Life expectancy varies widely by region. In more developed countries, life expectancy averages 76 years, compared with only 49 years in Africa.