Life expectancy ranking 2002 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2002, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (83.06). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2002) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 83.06 |
| 2 | Andorra | 82.45 |
| 3 | Japan | 81.69 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 81.45 |
| 5 | San Marino | 81.06 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 80.95 |
| 7 | Gibraltar | 80.59 |
| 8 | Iceland | 80.5 |
| 9 | Switzerland | 80.39 |
| 10 | Italy | 80.23 |
| 11 | Australia | 79.94 |
| 12 | Sweden | 79.85 |
| 13 | Liechtenstein | 79.64 |
| 14 | Spain | 79.57 |
| 15 | French Polynesia | 79.54 |
| 16 | Canada | 79.53 |
| 17 | Israel | 79.45 |
| 18 | France | 79.26 |
| 19 | Channel Islands | 79.1 |
| 20 | Norway | 78.99 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2002 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2002 | 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 2002?
Monaco, with 83.06 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2002. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.