Life expectancy ranking 1991 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1991, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (79.75). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1991) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 79.75 |
| 2 | Andorra | 79.35 |
| 3 | Japan | 79.04 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 78.47 |
| 5 | Iceland | 77.99 |
| 6 | San Marino | 77.94 |
| 7 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 77.87 |
| 8 | Sweden | 77.67 |
| 9 | Canada | 77.59 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 77.51 |
| 11 | Australia | 77.28 |
| 12 | Greece | 77.14 |
| 13 | Gibraltar | 77.12 |
| 14 | Italy | 77.02 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 77 |
| 16 | Norway | 76.98 |
| 17 | Spain | 76.97 |
| 18 | France | 76.85 |
| 19 | Israel | 76.76 |
| 20 | Channel Islands | 76.5 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1991 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1991 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Liechtenstein | #6 | #6 |
| Iceland | #26 | #26 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1991?
Monaco, with 79.75 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1991. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.