Life expectancy ranking 1972 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1972, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Faroe Islands (75.21). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1972) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faroe Islands | 75.21 |
| 2 | Andorra | 74.86 |
| 3 | Sweden | 74.72 |
| 4 | San Marino | 74.59 |
| 5 | Iceland | 74.46 |
| 6 | Norway | 74.34 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 73.73 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 73.64 |
| 9 | Denmark | 73.44 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 73.4 |
| 11 | Monaco | 73.38 |
| 12 | Japan | 73.15 |
| 13 | Canada | 72.93 |
| 14 | Spain | 72.82 |
| 15 | Greece | 72.66 |
| 16 | Gibraltar | 72.36 |
| 17 | United Kingdom | 72.12 |
| 18 | France | 72.11 |
| 19 | Italy | 72.08 |
| 20 | Channel Islands | 72 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1972 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1972 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | #20 | #20 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Iceland | #26 | #26 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1972?
Faroe Islands, with 75.21 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1972. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.