India, June 4 -- Long-term improvements in public health and living conditions have contributed to a steady rise in life expectancy in Benin over the past six decades. Life Expectancy Reaches 60.8 Years Data show that life expectancy in Benin increased to 60.77 years in 2023, up from 38.78 years in 1960. The gain of nearly 22 years reflects sustained progress over the period covered by the dataset. * Life expectancy stood at 39.23 years in 1961. * It crossed 40 years in 1963 and reached 43.03 years by 1970. * By 1980, the figure had risen to 47.75 years. Strong Gains Through the 1980s and 1990s The pace of improvement accelerated in later decades, with life expectancy reaching 53.02 years in 1990. * The indicator climbed to 56.59 years by 2...