Life Expectancy Projection
What life expectancy a child born today can reasonably expect, including projected medical improvement and the odds of reaching 100.
A child born in 2026 in a high-income country has a projected cohort life expectancy of about 91 years, taking them to 2117, with roughly a one-in-four chance of reaching 100.
Life Expectancy Projection
Frequently asked
Is the Life Expectancy Projection free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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