Life expectancy ranking 1966 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1966, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (74.32). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1966) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 74.32 |
| 2 | Sweden | 74.08 |
| 3 | Andorra | 74.02 |
| 4 | Norway | 74 |
| 5 | San Marino | 73.84 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 73.51 |
| 7 | Iceland | 73.3 |
| 8 | Monaco | 73.03 |
| 9 | Denmark | 72.44 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 72.34 |
| 11 | Channel Islands | 72.3 |
| 12 | Israel | 72.29 |
| 13 | Canada | 72 |
| 14 | Greece | 71.8 |
| 15 | Liechtenstein | 71.63 |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 71.57 |
| 17 | Lithuania | 71.52 |
| 18 | Bulgaria | 71.22 |
| 19 | Gibraltar | 71.18 |
| 20 | Ukraine | 71.16 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1966 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1966 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | #20 | #20 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Norway | #19 | #19 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1966?
Faroe Islands, with 74.32 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1966. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.