Life expectancy ranking 1965 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1965, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (74.11). A total of 215 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1965) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 74.11 |
| 2 | Iceland | 73.87 |
| 3 | Sweden | 73.86 |
| 4 | Andorra | 73.86 |
| 5 | Norway | 73.72 |
| 6 | San Marino | 73.72 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 73.57 |
| 8 | Monaco | 72.87 |
| 9 | Denmark | 72.37 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 72.2 |
| 11 | Canada | 71.87 |
| 12 | United Kingdom | 71.62 |
| 13 | Channel Islands | 71.6 |
| 14 | Greece | 71.39 |
| 15 | Lithuania | 71.33 |
| 16 | Bulgaria | 71.29 |
| 17 | New Zealand | 71.23 |
| 18 | Liechtenstein | 71.22 |
| 19 | Ukraine | 71.14 |
| 20 | Australia | 70.85 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1965 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1965 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | #19 | #20 |
| Iceland | #25 | #26 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Norway | #18 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1965?
Faroe Islands, with 74.11 (years).
How many countries are included?
215 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1965. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.