Life expectancy ranking 1982 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1982, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Andorra (77.62). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Andorra, stood at 77.62. The twentieth economy, United States, reported 74.36 — a 1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 216 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | years (1982) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andorra | 77.62 |
| 2 | Iceland | 77.04 |
| 3 | Japan | 76.87 |
| 4 | San Marino | 76.81 |
| 5 | Sweden | 76.33 |
| 6 | Spain | 76.13 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 76.03 |
| 8 | Norway | 76.01 |
| 9 | Faroe Islands | 76 |
| 10 | Netherlands | 75.99 |
| 11 | Canada | 75.73 |
| 12 | Hong Kong | 75.44 |
| 13 | Monaco | 75.26 |
| 14 | Greece | 75.2 |
| 15 | Liechtenstein | 74.96 |
| 16 | Australia | 74.9 |
| 17 | Italy | 74.81 |
| 18 | Denmark | 74.55 |
| 19 | France | 74.5 |
| 20 | United States | 74.36 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1982 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1982 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Iceland | #26 | #26 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Sweden | #9 | #9 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1982?
Andorra, with 77.62 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1982. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.