Life expectancy ranking 1969 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1969, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (74.84). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1969) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 74.84 |
| 2 | Andorra | 74.3 |
| 3 | San Marino | 74.17 |
| 4 | Sweden | 74.08 |
| 5 | Iceland | 73.78 |
| 6 | Norway | 73.66 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 73.54 |
| 8 | Monaco | 73.25 |
| 9 | Denmark | 73.22 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 72.61 |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 72.61 |
| 12 | Canada | 72.5 |
| 13 | Greece | 71.98 |
| 14 | Japan | 71.86 |
| 15 | Gibraltar | 71.81 |
| 16 | United Kingdom | 71.72 |
| 17 | Channel Islands | 71.7 |
| 18 | New Zealand | 71.47 |
| 19 | France | 71.46 |
| 20 | Spain | 71.06 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1969 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1969 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | #20 | #20 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| Iceland | #26 | #26 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1969?
Faroe Islands, with 74.84 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1969. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.