Life expectancy ranking 1996 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1996, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (81.13). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 81.13. The twentieth economy, Macao, reported 77.54 — a 1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | years (1996) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 81.13 |
| 2 | Andorra | 81.01 |
| 3 | Japan | 80.22 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 79.63 |
| 5 | San Marino | 79.33 |
| 6 | Sweden | 78.96 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 78.9 |
| 8 | Iceland | 78.78 |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 78.7 |
| 10 | Italy | 78.52 |
| 11 | Canada | 78.22 |
| 12 | Norway | 78.15 |
| 13 | Spain | 78.12 |
| 14 | Israel | 78.1 |
| 15 | Australia | 78.08 |
| 16 | France | 77.95 |
| 17 | Channel Islands | 77.8 |
| 18 | Greece | 77.69 |
| 19 | Faroe Islands | 77.56 |
| 20 | Macao | 77.54 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1996 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1996 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Hong Kong | #3 | #3 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1996?
Monaco, with 81.13 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1996. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.