Life expectancy ranking 1987 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1987, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (79.26). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1987) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 79.26 |
| 2 | Japan | 78.43 |
| 3 | Andorra | 78.19 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 77.61 |
| 5 | San Marino | 77.45 |
| 6 | Iceland | 77.34 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 77.2 |
| 8 | Sweden | 77.09 |
| 9 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 76.9 |
| 10 | Canada | 76.78 |
| 11 | Spain | 76.73 |
| 12 | Netherlands | 76.71 |
| 13 | Italy | 76.22 |
| 14 | Australia | 76.15 |
| 15 | Norway | 76.08 |
| 16 | Greece | 76.06 |
| 17 | Gibraltar | 75.87 |
| 18 | France | 75.8 |
| 19 | Channel Islands | 75.7 |
| 20 | Faroe Islands | 75.4 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1987 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1987 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Liechtenstein | #6 | #6 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1987?
Monaco, with 79.26 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1987. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.