Africa’s Life Expectancy, 2000–2023
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Start with this working configuration
Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.
- Map
- Choropleth map
- Geography
- Africa
- Dataset
- 49 mapped places · Numeric values
- Rendering
- Equal Interval color classes
Includes: 2 selectable variables · linked side table · 3 summary stats
Data you need
- One row per mapped place using the identifiers in this sample.
- Comparable values with clear units and observation dates.
- Empty cells for unavailable values rather than invented zeroes.
- A source and a short note for definitions or limitations.
How to make a similar map
- Choose “Modify this example” to keep its geography and working configuration.
- Replace the values or import the companion CSV and confirm the place matches.
- Choose the variable that opens first, then check colors, missing values, and the linked table.
- Review the source note before sharing or exporting.
Try this map style with
These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.
- Infant mortality over time
- Healthy life expectancy
- Maternal mortality ratios
Source and limitations
World Bank, World Development Indicators: Life expectancy at birth, total, indicator SP.DYN.LE00.IN.
Values are period life expectancy estimates for both sexes. Five countries without compatible lightweight map geometry are omitted.