Life expectancy ranking 1960 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1960, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (74.04). A total of 215 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1960) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 74.04 |
| 2 | Norway | 73.55 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 73.39 |
| 4 | San Marino | 73.2 |
| 5 | Sweden | 73.01 |
| 6 | Channel Islands | 72.5 |
| 7 | Denmark | 72.18 |
| 8 | Faroe Islands | 72.11 |
| 9 | Andorra | 72.09 |
| 10 | Monaco | 71.86 |
| 11 | Switzerland | 71.31 |
| 12 | New Zealand | 71.24 |
| 13 | Canada | 71.13 |
| 14 | United Kingdom | 71.13 |
| 15 | Liechtenstein | 70.89 |
| 16 | Australia | 70.82 |
| 17 | Greece | 70.43 |
| 18 | Czechia | 70.35 |
| 19 | Slovak Republic | 70.27 |
| 20 | Gibraltar | 70.21 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1960 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1960 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #25 | #26 |
| Norway | #18 | #19 |
| Netherlands | #36 | #37 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1960?
Iceland, with 74.04 (years).
How many countries are included?
215 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1960. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.