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Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

Comparing 50 countries worldwide. Source: World Bank

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Data last updated: January 2023

Life expectancy at birth, total (years) by Country

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Life expectancy at birth, total (years) Statistics

Countries Tracked
50
Highest Value
86.4 years
Monaco
Lowest Value
80.4 years
Cayman Islands

Life expectancy at birth, total (years) Ranking

Rank Country Life expectancy at birth, total (years) (years) Compare
1 Monaco 86.4 -
2 San Marino 85.7 Compare
3 Hong Kong SAR, China 85.2 Compare
4 Liechtenstein 84.8 Compare
5 French Polynesia 84.1 Compare
6 Switzerland 84.1 Compare
7 Japan 84.0 Compare
8 Andorra 84.0 Compare
9 Spain 83.9 Compare
10 Italy 83.7 Compare
11 Gibraltar 83.6 Compare
12 Malta 83.5 Compare
13 Korea, Rep. 83.4 Compare
14 Luxembourg 83.4 Compare
15 Sweden 83.3 Compare
16 Israel 83.2 Compare
17 Kuwait 83.2 Compare
18 Macao SAR, China 83.2 Compare
19 Faroe Islands 83.1 Compare
20 Norway 83.1 Compare
21 Australia 83.1 Compare
22 New Zealand 83.0 Compare
23 France 82.9 Compare
24 United Arab Emirates 82.9 Compare
25 Singapore 82.9 Compare
26 Ireland 82.9 Compare
27 Iceland 82.6 Compare
28 Belgium 82.4 Compare
29 Qatar 82.4 Compare
30 Bermuda 82.3 Compare
31 Portugal 82.3 Compare
32 Slovenia 82.0 Compare
33 Netherlands 81.9 Compare
34 Denmark 81.9 Compare
35 Puerto Rico (US) 81.7 Compare
36 Finland 81.7 Compare
37 Cyprus 81.6 Compare
38 Canada 81.6 Compare
39 Austria 81.5 Compare
40 Greece 81.5 Compare
41 Bahrain 81.3 Compare
42 United Kingdom 81.2 Compare
43 Chile 81.2 Compare
44 Channel Islands 81.1 Compare
45 Maldives 81.0 Compare
46 Isle of Man 81.0 Compare
47 Costa Rica 80.8 Compare
48 Germany 80.5 Compare
49 Virgin Islands (U.S.) 80.5 Compare
50 Cayman Islands 80.4 Compare

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Life expectancy at birth, total (years) Statistics and Analysis

Life expectancy at birth, total (years) varies significantly across countries worldwide, reflecting differences in economic development, healthcare, education, and social factors. Understanding these variations helps assess global trends and identify factors that influence demographic and social outcomes.

The data presented here is sourced from World Bank and updated regularly to ensure accuracy. All statistics are based on the latest available data and include historical trends to provide comprehensive insights into global patterns.

For more detailed analysis, explore our population statistics and country comparison tools to compare multiple indicators and countries side by side.

Data Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly to ensure accuracy and reliability.

  • World Bank: Population statistics, demographic data, and economic indicators
  • UN (United Nations): Population data, demographic statistics, and development indicators
  • UNHCR: Refugee statistics and migration data
  • UNESCO: Education statistics and literacy data
  • Our World in Data: Body height and health statistics
  • Numbeo: Quality of life indices
  • IQResearch / Lynn & Vanhanen: IQ statistics

Data is updated monthly. Last update: January 2023