Life expectancy ranking 1986 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1986, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (78.4). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1986) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 78.4 |
| 2 | Andorra | 78.11 |
| 3 | Japan | 78.01 |
| 4 | Iceland | 77.99 |
| 5 | San Marino | 77.38 |
| 6 | Liechtenstein | 77.11 |
| 7 | Sweden | 76.93 |
| 8 | Switzerland | 76.9 |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 76.68 |
| 10 | Spain | 76.51 |
| 11 | Greece | 76.49 |
| 12 | Canada | 76.46 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 76.27 |
| 14 | Norway | 76.24 |
| 15 | Australia | 75.87 |
| 16 | Italy | 75.77 |
| 17 | France | 75.6 |
| 18 | Gibraltar | 75.56 |
| 19 | Channel Islands | 75.4 |
| 20 | Faroe Islands | 75.16 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1986 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1986 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Iceland | #26 | #26 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1986?
Monaco, with 78.4 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1986. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.