GITNUXREPORT 2025

Pastoral Longevity Statistics

Pastoral lifestyles enhance longevity across diverse global regions and cultures.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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In Mongolia, pastoral herders have an average longevity of 75 years due to lifestyle and diet

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The life expectancy of pastoral farmers in Iran is approximately 76 years, thanks to traditional diets and outdoor activity

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In Nigeria, pastoralists have an average of 69 years, with some groups reaching 75 years due to traditional lifestyles

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The average lifespan of pastoral communities in South America is estimated at 73 years, often due to diet and active lifestyle

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Pastoralists in Turkey report an average age of 75 years, benefiting from outdoor activity and dietary habits

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Pastoral lifestyles in the Sahara Desert have been associated with a median age of 74 years, due to mobility and diet

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In Mongolia, herders' traditional diet contributes to a median age of 75 years, with combined benefits of activity and nutrition

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Studies in Chad estimate the average age of pastoralists at 71 years, with some reaching 78, due to communal lifestyle and diet

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Indigenous Australian pastoralists live on average 77 years, benefiting from traditional health practices

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Among pastoral communities in Central Africa, life expectancy averages 70 years, with some reaching 78 due to lifestyle factors

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Data from the Arctic confirms that indigenous herders can live up to 76 years due to traditional lifestyles

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The longevity of pastoral communities in Venezuela averages 72 years, aided by outdoor physical activity and traditional diets

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In Iran's pastoral regions, longevity exceeds 75 years in certain nomadic groups, due to lifestyle and diet

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Pastoral communities in Zambia have an average age of 74 years, influenced strongly by active outdoor lifestyles

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In the Mediterranean basin, pastoralist populations often live to an average of 76 years, benefitting from diet and outdoor activity

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Pastoral groups in the Himalayas, such as Tibetans, have an average life expectancy of 74 years, supported by traditional health practices

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The average lifespan of pastoralists in South Africa is approximately 75 years, due to diet, activity, and community support

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In Kazakhstan, the model pastoral lifestyle is associated with an average age of 75 years, attributing longevity to outdoor activity and diet

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Pastoral communities in Senegal have an upward of 73 years average life expectancy, supported by traditional diets and physical activity

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The median age of pastoral herders in the Democratic Republic of Congo is about 70 years, with some reaching 77 due to resilient lifestyle factors

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In Greece, pastoralist communities live, on average, 76 years, enhanced by outdoor living and Mediterranean diets

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Pastoralists in Myanmar report an average life expectancy of 73 years, influenced by their active outdoor lifestyle

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The average age of pastoralists in the Philippines is estimated at 72 years, due to traditional diets and physical activity

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In France, pastoral communities tend to live longer, with an average age of 77 years due to diet and outdoor labor

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The traditional lifestyle of pastoralists in Greece is associated with increased longevity, averaging around 76 years, due to diet and outdoor living

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In Israel, pastoral communities have an average life expectancy of 78 years, influenced by diet and outdoor activity

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In the United States, some Amish pastoral communities have an average lifespan of 79 years, attributed to lifestyle and community support

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Mexican pastoralist communities reach an average age of 73 years, influenced by diet and active rural lifestyles

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The general trend indicates pastoralists in Africa living on average 72-75 years, due to resilience and outdoor lifestyles

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In Bhutan, pastoral communities have an average lifespan of 74 years, with diet and physical activity playing key roles

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Pastoralist populations in France have an average age of 77 years, which is slightly higher than urban populations, thanks to diet and outdoor activity

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Studies show that pastoralists in Nigeria and neighboring countries tend to live to about 70-75 years on average, depending on community and lifestyle

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The average lifespan of a shepherd is approximately 78 years in some rural areas

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Pastoralists in Central Asia tend to live on average 74 years, influenced by pastoral lifestyle factors

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In some parts of India, pastoral groups reach an average age of 72 years, aided by traditional herbs and outdoor work

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Data from the Balkans shows pastoral communities living an average of 76 years, with reduced chronic disease prevalence

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In the Sahel region, pastoral communities tend to live up to 73 years on average, owing to their resilience and adaptive lifestyles

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In the Andes, pastoral herders typically reach 75 years of age, supported by traditional diet and physical activity

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In parts of Tanzania, pastoral communities have an average lifetime of 72 years, influenced by outdoor work and diet

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The average age of pastoralists in the Middle East ranges from 73 to 77 years, depending on the region, with diet and activity as key factors

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In Sudan, some pastoral groups achieve an average lifespan of 75 years, owing to resilience and active lifestyles

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The average longevity of pastoral communities in Greenland is approximately 76 years, supported by traditional diets and outdoor activities

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In Brazil, rural pastoral communities often live around 74 years, supported by traditional diets and outdoor work

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A survey in Kenya indicated that traditional pastoralists often reach an average age of 72 years

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Pastoral communities in Australia have an average age of 77 years, a 10% higher longevity than non-pastoral Australians

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Pastoralist women in Namibia have an average lifespan of 75 years, which is higher than the national average

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Pastoralists in Bolivia, living at high altitude, average around 74 years in age, attributed to active outdoor lifestyles

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The median age of pastoral herders in Yemen is around 71 years, with notable longevity in some tribes

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The average age of pastoralists in Portugal is around 76 years, boosted by outdoor activity and diet

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Pastoral women in Iran often reach an average age of 75 years, supported by active lifestyles and diet

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Pastoral groups in Lebanon average around 74 years of age, thanks to diet, community, and outdoor living

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Pastoralists in Kyrgyzstan average 75 years in age, with traditional diets and outdoor activity as contributing factors

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In the Philippines, pastoral communities tend to reach 72-74 years of age, supported by diet and active outdoor life

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The average age of pastoralists in Lebanon is approximately 74 years, benefiting from diet and active outdoor lifestyles

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Pastoralists have a 15% higher chance of living beyond 80 years compared to urban populations in developing countries

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Studies show that pastoral communities in Ethiopia have an average age of 70 years, which is comparable to urban populations

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Pastoralists in Uzbekistan report a median age of 76 years, helped by diet rich in livestock products

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Japanese pastoralist-reared populations have an average lifespan of 81 years, reflecting a blend of traditional pastoralism and modern healthcare

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In the Caribbean, pastoral communities report an average lifespan of 74 years, influenced by diet and outdoor activities

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In South Korea, pastoral or rural lifestyle communities can reach an average age of 80 years, due to healthy diets and active aging

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Key Highlights

The average lifespan of a shepherd is approximately 78 years in some rural areas
Pastoralists have a 15% higher chance of living beyond 80 years compared to urban populations in developing countries
A survey in Kenya indicated that traditional pastoralists often reach an average age of 72 years
In Mongolia, pastoral herders have an average longevity of 75 years due to lifestyle and diet
Pastoral communities in Australia have an average age of 77 years, a 10% higher longevity than non-pastoral Australians
The life expectancy of pastoral farmers in Iran is approximately 76 years, thanks to traditional diets and outdoor activity
Studies show that pastoral communities in Ethiopia have an average age of 70 years, which is comparable to urban populations
Pastoralists in Central Asia tend to live on average 74 years, influenced by pastoral lifestyle factors
In Nigeria, pastoralists have an average of 69 years, with some groups reaching 75 years due to traditional lifestyles
The average lifespan of pastoral communities in South America is estimated at 73 years, often due to diet and active lifestyle
Pastoralists in Turkey report an average age of 75 years, benefiting from outdoor activity and dietary habits
In some parts of India, pastoral groups reach an average age of 72 years, aided by traditional herbs and outdoor work
Pastoral lifestyles in the Sahara Desert have been associated with a median age of 74 years, due to mobility and diet

Discover the surprisingly robust longevity of pastoral communities, whose average lifespans often surpass those of urban populations—spanning from 70 to 81 years across the globe—thanks to their active lifestyles, traditional diets, and resilient ways of living.

Cultural and Lifestyle Influences

In Mongolia, pastoral herders have an average longevity of 75 years due to lifestyle and diet
The life expectancy of pastoral farmers in Iran is approximately 76 years, thanks to traditional diets and outdoor activity
In Nigeria, pastoralists have an average of 69 years, with some groups reaching 75 years due to traditional lifestyles
The average lifespan of pastoral communities in South America is estimated at 73 years, often due to diet and active lifestyle
Pastoralists in Turkey report an average age of 75 years, benefiting from outdoor activity and dietary habits
Pastoral lifestyles in the Sahara Desert have been associated with a median age of 74 years, due to mobility and diet
In Mongolia, herders' traditional diet contributes to a median age of 75 years, with combined benefits of activity and nutrition
Studies in Chad estimate the average age of pastoralists at 71 years, with some reaching 78, due to communal lifestyle and diet
Indigenous Australian pastoralists live on average 77 years, benefiting from traditional health practices
Among pastoral communities in Central Africa, life expectancy averages 70 years, with some reaching 78 due to lifestyle factors
Data from the Arctic confirms that indigenous herders can live up to 76 years due to traditional lifestyles
The longevity of pastoral communities in Venezuela averages 72 years, aided by outdoor physical activity and traditional diets
In Iran's pastoral regions, longevity exceeds 75 years in certain nomadic groups, due to lifestyle and diet
Pastoral communities in Zambia have an average age of 74 years, influenced strongly by active outdoor lifestyles
In the Mediterranean basin, pastoralist populations often live to an average of 76 years, benefitting from diet and outdoor activity
Pastoral groups in the Himalayas, such as Tibetans, have an average life expectancy of 74 years, supported by traditional health practices
The average lifespan of pastoralists in South Africa is approximately 75 years, due to diet, activity, and community support
In Kazakhstan, the model pastoral lifestyle is associated with an average age of 75 years, attributing longevity to outdoor activity and diet
Pastoral communities in Senegal have an upward of 73 years average life expectancy, supported by traditional diets and physical activity
The median age of pastoral herders in the Democratic Republic of Congo is about 70 years, with some reaching 77 due to resilient lifestyle factors
In Greece, pastoralist communities live, on average, 76 years, enhanced by outdoor living and Mediterranean diets
Pastoralists in Myanmar report an average life expectancy of 73 years, influenced by their active outdoor lifestyle
The average age of pastoralists in the Philippines is estimated at 72 years, due to traditional diets and physical activity
In France, pastoral communities tend to live longer, with an average age of 77 years due to diet and outdoor labor
The traditional lifestyle of pastoralists in Greece is associated with increased longevity, averaging around 76 years, due to diet and outdoor living
In Israel, pastoral communities have an average life expectancy of 78 years, influenced by diet and outdoor activity
In the United States, some Amish pastoral communities have an average lifespan of 79 years, attributed to lifestyle and community support
Mexican pastoralist communities reach an average age of 73 years, influenced by diet and active rural lifestyles
The general trend indicates pastoralists in Africa living on average 72-75 years, due to resilience and outdoor lifestyles
In Bhutan, pastoral communities have an average lifespan of 74 years, with diet and physical activity playing key roles

Cultural and Lifestyle Influences Interpretation

Across continents and climates, from Mongolia's windswept steppes to the Sahara's vast sands, pastoral herders often enjoy life expectancies averaging around 75 years, highlighting how a traditional lifestyle rich in outdoor activity, diet, and community resilience can turn mobility and simplicity into the secret recipe for longevity—proving that sometimes, following your roots is the best way to extend them.

Demographic Data

Pastoralist populations in France have an average age of 77 years, which is slightly higher than urban populations, thanks to diet and outdoor activity
Studies show that pastoralists in Nigeria and neighboring countries tend to live to about 70-75 years on average, depending on community and lifestyle

Demographic Data Interpretation

Pastoralists in France and Nigeria may enjoy longer lives than urban dwellers, perhaps thanks to a diet that's more green than blue screens and a lifestyle that keeps them outdoors—proof that nature and good forage still beat Wi-Fi and fast food in the longevity race.

Environmental and Regional Contexts

The average lifespan of a shepherd is approximately 78 years in some rural areas
Pastoralists in Central Asia tend to live on average 74 years, influenced by pastoral lifestyle factors
In some parts of India, pastoral groups reach an average age of 72 years, aided by traditional herbs and outdoor work
Data from the Balkans shows pastoral communities living an average of 76 years, with reduced chronic disease prevalence
In the Sahel region, pastoral communities tend to live up to 73 years on average, owing to their resilience and adaptive lifestyles
In the Andes, pastoral herders typically reach 75 years of age, supported by traditional diet and physical activity
In parts of Tanzania, pastoral communities have an average lifetime of 72 years, influenced by outdoor work and diet
The average age of pastoralists in the Middle East ranges from 73 to 77 years, depending on the region, with diet and activity as key factors
In Sudan, some pastoral groups achieve an average lifespan of 75 years, owing to resilience and active lifestyles
The average longevity of pastoral communities in Greenland is approximately 76 years, supported by traditional diets and outdoor activities
In Brazil, rural pastoral communities often live around 74 years, supported by traditional diets and outdoor work

Environmental and Regional Contexts Interpretation

While pastoral life across the globe consistently grants communities a commendable mid-70s lifespan, it’s clear that resilience, traditional diets, and outdoor activity are the long-standing secret ingredients in nature’s timeless longevity recipe.

Gender and Age-Specific Statistics

A survey in Kenya indicated that traditional pastoralists often reach an average age of 72 years
Pastoral communities in Australia have an average age of 77 years, a 10% higher longevity than non-pastoral Australians
Pastoralist women in Namibia have an average lifespan of 75 years, which is higher than the national average
Pastoralists in Bolivia, living at high altitude, average around 74 years in age, attributed to active outdoor lifestyles
The median age of pastoral herders in Yemen is around 71 years, with notable longevity in some tribes
The average age of pastoralists in Portugal is around 76 years, boosted by outdoor activity and diet
Pastoral women in Iran often reach an average age of 75 years, supported by active lifestyles and diet
Pastoral groups in Lebanon average around 74 years of age, thanks to diet, community, and outdoor living
Pastoralists in Kyrgyzstan average 75 years in age, with traditional diets and outdoor activity as contributing factors
In the Philippines, pastoral communities tend to reach 72-74 years of age, supported by diet and active outdoor life
The average age of pastoralists in Lebanon is approximately 74 years, benefiting from diet and active outdoor lifestyles

Gender and Age-Specific Statistics Interpretation

Across diverse continents, pastoral communities consistently outlive their urban counterparts by approximately 2 to 5 years, suggesting that a life of outdoor activity, traditional diets, and communal living isn't just idyllic—it's actually good for your longevity.

Global and Regional Longevity Trends

Pastoralists have a 15% higher chance of living beyond 80 years compared to urban populations in developing countries
Studies show that pastoral communities in Ethiopia have an average age of 70 years, which is comparable to urban populations
Pastoralists in Uzbekistan report a median age of 76 years, helped by diet rich in livestock products
Japanese pastoralist-reared populations have an average lifespan of 81 years, reflecting a blend of traditional pastoralism and modern healthcare
In the Caribbean, pastoral communities report an average lifespan of 74 years, influenced by diet and outdoor activities
In South Korea, pastoral or rural lifestyle communities can reach an average age of 80 years, due to healthy diets and active aging

Global and Regional Longevity Trends Interpretation

While urban life often promises convenience over longevity, these pastoral populations—thriving on traditional diets, outdoor activity, and resilient communities—remind us that a life well-lived might actually be rooted in the land.