Life expectancy ranking 1964 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1964, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (73.86). A total of 215 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1964) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 73.86 |
| 2 | Sweden | 73.73 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 73.7 |
| 4 | San Marino | 73.66 |
| 5 | Andorra | 73.62 |
| 6 | Norway | 73.6 |
| 7 | Iceland | 73.54 |
| 8 | Monaco | 72.71 |
| 9 | Denmark | 72.49 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 72.08 |
| 11 | Channel Islands | 72 |
| 12 | Canada | 71.78 |
| 13 | United Kingdom | 71.62 |
| 14 | Lithuania | 71.51 |
| 15 | New Zealand | 71.33 |
| 16 | Bulgaria | 71.12 |
| 17 | Liechtenstein | 71.04 |
| 18 | Latvia | 71.03 |
| 19 | Slovak Republic | 71.02 |
| 20 | Ukraine | 70.97 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1964 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1964 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | #19 | #20 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| Netherlands | #36 | #37 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1964?
Faroe Islands, with 73.86 (years).
How many countries are included?
215 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1964. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.