Life expectancy ranking 1970 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1970, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (74.98). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1970) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 74.98 |
| 2 | Sweden | 74.65 |
| 3 | Andorra | 74.45 |
| 4 | San Marino | 74.27 |
| 5 | Norway | 74.09 |
| 6 | Iceland | 73.93 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 73.59 |
| 8 | Monaco | 73.35 |
| 9 | Denmark | 73.34 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 73.02 |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 72.88 |
| 12 | Canada | 72.7 |
| 13 | Greece | 72.68 |
| 14 | Spain | 72.03 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 71.97 |
| 16 | Japan | 71.92 |
| 17 | Gibraltar | 71.89 |
| 18 | Channel Islands | 71.8 |
| 19 | France | 71.66 |
| 20 | Italy | 71.56 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1970 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1970 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | #20 | #20 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Norway | #19 | #19 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1970?
Faroe Islands, with 74.98 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1970. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.