LIFE IN WEEKS
Life Expectancy in Afghanistan: 64.8 Years in Weeks
The average person in Afghanistan lives 64.8 years — that's 3,370 weeks. Here's what that looks like, and how you compare.
Your Weeks Remaining in Afghanistan
Enter your birth date to see how many of Afghanistan's 3,370 weeks you've used — and how many may remain.
A Life in Afghanistan — Visualized
Each square represents one year of a 90-year life. Green = healthy years (54), Amber = remaining life expectancy (11), Gray = beyond average.
The average person in Afghanistan fills 65 of 90 squares. That's 3,370 weeks to fill with purpose.
Why Do People in Afghanistan Live Shorter?
Afghanistan's life expectancy of 64.8 years is 8.5 years below the global average. Here are the top contributing factors:
- 1Conflict and instability
- 2Limited healthcare access
- 3High infant mortality
Life Expectancy in Asia
How Afghanistan compares to other countries in Asia, ranked by life expectancy.
How Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan?
The average life expectancy in Afghanistan is 64.8 years as of 2026. This places Afghanistan at rank #126 globally, which is 8.5 years below the global average of 70.8 years.
How many weeks does the average person in Afghanistan live?
Based on a life expectancy of 64.8 years, the average person in Afghanistan lives approximately 3,370 weeks. That's 3,370 opportunities to make each week count.
What is the life expectancy for males and females in Afghanistan?
In Afghanistan, males have an average life expectancy of 63 years (3,276 weeks), while females live an average of 66.7 years (3,468 weeks). The gender gap is 3.7 years.
How does Afghanistan compare to the global average life expectancy?
Afghanistan's life expectancy of 64.8 years is 8.5 years below the global average of approximately 70.8 years. Afghanistan ranks #126 out of 172 countries in our dataset.
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