The invention discloses a mixed gas for prolonging a service life of a carbon dioxide laser. The gas comprises nitrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxygen, xenon and helium. A volume fraction inlcudes nitrogen 5-20%, carbon dioxide 5-20%, carbon monoxide 0-10%, oxygen 0-4%, xenon 3-10%, and the balance helium. The mixed gas can prevent decomposition of a CO2 gas, maintain stability of a CO2 component, and then ensure stability of laser output power of the carbon dioxide laser. The mixed gas can greatly improve the service life of the carbon dioxide laser and prolong the service life of more than 20%. In the invention, cost is low, the cost of the laser is greatly reduced, and optical damages of a mirror surface, which are caused by other surface treatment methods, are avoided.