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Nigeria is now rated the worst country with the lowest life expectancy in the world with its 54 years life expectancy.  Other countries ranked better than Nigeria include Chad with 55 years of life expectancy. South Sudan, Lesotho, and Central African Republic have 57 years of life expectancy each.

This is according to new data based on the United Nations Populations Division Estimates. 

While advancements in healthcare, technology and science have continued to positively impact the living conditions of people across the globe, these feats are absent in many countries.  Some of the countries on the lowest socio-economic rungs are facing challenges such as restiveness and terrorism, political instability, abject poverty and abysmal healthcare facilities and services. These factors have continued to negatively affect the living standards of the people, hence a declining life expectancy.

Nigeria with a 54year life expectancy tops the list of countries with the worst and most declining life expectancy.  Other countries assessed include Chad which has 55 years life expectancy.  Chad has been facing challenges of malnutrition, extreme poverty and limited access to clean waters and healthcare.

Losetho has 57 years life expectancy.  The country’s inability to curb the surging prevalence of HIV/AIDS has continued to affect 23% of its adult population. These HIV carriers hardly have access to quality health care, including access to antiretroviral drugs.

Central African Republic shares the same 57 years of life expectancy as South Sudan and Lesotho.

Central African Republic (CAR) like South Sudan has been engulfed in arms restiveness, political instability, and displacements. This situation has led to food shortages and a lack of access to good healthcare facilities, Many communities in these countries lack access to basic necessities such as clean water, nutritious food, and medical care. Diseases like malaria and diarrhea, contribute to high child mortality rates, further lowering the country’s life expectancy. This combination of limited resources and persistent instability continues to impact the public health outcomes in the region.Nigeria is now rated the worst country with the lowest life expectancy in the world with its 54 years life expectancy.  Other countries ranked better than Nigeria include Chad with 55 years of life expectancy. South Sudan, Lesotho, and Central African Republic have 57 years of life expectancy each.

This is according to new data based on the United Nations Populations Division Estimates. 

While advancements in healthcare, technology and science have continued to positively impact the living conditions of people across the globe, these feats are absent in many countries.  Some of the countries on the lowest socio-economic rungs are facing challenges such as restiveness and terrorism, political instability, abject poverty and abysmal healthcare facilities and services. These factors have continued to negatively affect the living standards of the people, hence a declining life expectancy.

Nigeria with a 54year life expectancy tops the list of countries with the worst and most declining life expectancy.  Other countries assessed include Chad which has 55 years life expectancy.  Chad has been facing challenges of malnutrition, extreme poverty and limited access to clean waters and healthcare.

Losetho has 57 years life expectancy.  The country’s inability to curb the surging prevalence of HIV/AIDS has continued to affect 23% of its adult population. These HIV carriers hardly have access to quality health care, including access to antiretroviral drugs.

Central African Republic shares the same 57 years of life expectancy as South Sudan and Lesotho.

Central African Republic (CAR) like South Sudan has been engulfed in arms restiveness, political instability, and displacements. This situation has led to food shortages and a lack of access to good healthcare facilities, Many communities in these countries lack access to basic necessities such as clean water, nutritious food, and medical care. Diseases like malaria and diarrhea, contribute to high child mortality rates, further lowering the country’s life expectancy. This combination of limited resources and persistent instability continues to impact the public health outcomes in the region.