Life expectancy ranking 1998 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 1998, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (81.61). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (1998) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 81.61 |
| 2 | Andorra | 81.28 |
| 3 | Japan | 80.5 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 80.11 |
| 5 | San Marino | 79.92 |
| 6 | Iceland | 79.6 |
| 7 | Gibraltar | 79.48 |
| 8 | Sweden | 79.34 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 79.32 |
| 10 | Italy | 78.98 |
| 11 | Spain | 78.67 |
| 12 | Australia | 78.63 |
| 13 | Canada | 78.62 |
| 14 | France | 78.6 |
| 15 | Channel Islands | 78.5 |
| 16 | Norway | 78.33 |
| 17 | Macao SAR, China | 78.25 |
| 18 | Israel | 78.15 |
| 19 | New Zealand | 78.09 |
| 20 | Faroe Islands | 78 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 1998 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 1998 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #3 | #3 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 1998?
Monaco, with 81.61 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 1998. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.