India, May 11 -- World life expectancy has achieved its highest recorded level following a recovery from global health disruptions.

Post-Pandemic Rebound

*After falling to 71.22 years in 2021, the global average surged to 72.97 years in 2022

*This upward trajectory continued into 2023, reaching a record milestone of 73.33 years

Decades of Progress

*The data illustrates a climb from 1960, when the average was only 50.94 years

*Notable benchmarks demonstrate this consistent long term growth:

Crossing 60 years in 1975

Surpassing 65 years by 1990

Reaching 70 years in 2008

Historical Fluctuations

While progress is generally consistent, the record shows brief periods of volatility. For example, the rate dipped in 1965 to 55.93 years b...