Life expectancy ranking 1971 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1971, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (75.12). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1971) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 75.12 |
| 2 | Sweden | 74.62 |
| 3 | Andorra | 74.61 |
| 4 | San Marino | 74.4 |
| 5 | Norway | 74.18 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 73.81 |
| 7 | Iceland | 73.57 |
| 8 | Denmark | 73.41 |
| 9 | Monaco | 73.36 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 73.13 |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 73.09 |
| 12 | Canada | 73.03 |
| 13 | Greece | 72.87 |
| 14 | Japan | 72.81 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | 72.27 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 72.1 |
| 17 | Channel Islands | 72 |
| 18 | France | 71.91 |
| 19 | Italy | 71.81 |
| 20 | New Zealand | 71.77 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1971 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1971 | 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 1971?
Faroe Islands, with 75.12 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1971. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.