Life expectancy ranking 1988 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1988, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (79.41). A total of 216 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1988) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 79.41 |
| 2 | Andorra | 78.36 |
| 3 | Japan | 78.35 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 77.84 |
| 5 | San Marino | 77.54 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 77.23 |
| 7 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 77.08 |
| 8 | Iceland | 77.08 |
| 9 | Sweden | 76.98 |
| 10 | Greece | 76.95 |
| 11 | Netherlands | 76.89 |
| 12 | Canada | 76.86 |
| 13 | Spain | 76.75 |
| 14 | Australia | 76.43 |
| 15 | Italy | 76.37 |
| 16 | Norway | 76.22 |
| 17 | Gibraltar | 76.18 |
| 18 | France | 76.1 |
| 19 | Channel Islands | 76 |
| 20 | Malta | 75.75 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1988 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1988 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Liechtenstein | #6 | #6 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1988?
Monaco, with 79.41 (years).
How many countries are included?
216 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1988. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.