Life expectancy ranking 1962 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1962, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Iceland (73.72). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1962) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iceland | 73.72 |
| 2 | San Marino | 73.53 |
| 3 | Norway | 73.45 |
| 4 | Sweden | 73.35 |
| 5 | Netherlands | 73.32 |
| 6 | Faroe Islands | 73.18 |
| 7 | Andorra | 72.99 |
| 8 | Monaco | 72.44 |
| 9 | Denmark | 72.32 |
| 10 | Israel | 72.11 |
| 11 | Channel Islands | 72 |
| 12 | Canada | 71.37 |
| 13 | New Zealand | 71.23 |
| 14 | Switzerland | 71.2 |
| 15 | Australia | 70.94 |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 70.93 |
| 17 | Liechtenstein | 70.85 |
| 18 | Ukraine | 70.4 |
| 19 | France | 70.31 |
| 20 | Slovak Republic | 70.27 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1962 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1962 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Iceland | #26 | #26 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Norway | #19 | #19 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| Netherlands | #37 | #37 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1962?
Iceland, with 73.72 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1962. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.