Life expectancy ranking 1984 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1984, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Andorra (77.92). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1984) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andorra | 77.92 |
| 2 | Iceland | 77.58 |
| 3 | Japan | 77.29 |
| 4 | San Marino | 77.16 |
| 5 | Sweden | 76.82 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 76.61 |
| 7 | Monaco | 76.39 |
| 8 | Canada | 76.33 |
| 9 | Spain | 76.3 |
| 10 | Netherlands | 76.23 |
| 11 | Norway | 76.22 |
| 12 | Faroe Islands | 76.12 |
| 13 | Liechtenstein | 76.09 |
| 14 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 76.01 |
| 15 | Greece | 75.76 |
| 16 | Italy | 75.39 |
| 17 | Australia | 75.39 |
| 18 | Channel Islands | 75.2 |
| 19 | France | 75 |
| 20 | Gibraltar | 74.94 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1984 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1984 | 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 1984?
Andorra, with 77.92 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1984. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.