Life expectancy ranking 2000 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2000, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (82.12). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 82.12 |
| 2 | Andorra | 81.86 |
| 3 | Japan | 81.08 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 80.87 |
| 5 | San Marino | 80.5 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 80.18 |
| 7 | Gibraltar | 80.15 |
| 8 | Italy | 79.78 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 79.68 |
| 10 | Iceland | 79.65 |
| 11 | Sweden | 79.64 |
| 12 | Australia | 79.23 |
| 13 | Canada | 79.17 |
| 14 | France | 79.06 |
| 15 | French Polynesia | 79 |
| 16 | Spain | 78.97 |
| 17 | Israel | 78.95 |
| 18 | Channel Islands | 78.8 |
| 19 | New Zealand | 78.64 |
| 20 | Norway | 78.63 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2000 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2000 | 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 2000?
Monaco, with 82.12 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2000. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.