5 Countries with Lowest Life Expectancy in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 countries with lowest life expectancy in the world. For more countries, head on over to 30 countries with lowest life expectancy in the world.

5. South Sudan

Life expectancy at birth in 2021: 55.0

South Sudan has been home to a major healthcare workers shortage, which combined with poor healthcare infrastructure and health service utilizations ensures it is one of the nations with the lowest life expectancy in the world. It also has really high infant and child mortality rates which further contribute to a lower life expectancy.