Life expectancy ranking 2004 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2004, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (84.15). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 84.15. The twentieth economy, French Polynesia, reported 79.83 — a 1.1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | years (2004) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 84.15 |
| 2 | Andorra | 82.82 |
| 3 | Japan | 82.03 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 81.8 |
| 5 | Liechtenstein | 81.77 |
| 6 | San Marino | 81.59 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 81.09 |
| 8 | Iceland | 81 |
| 9 | Macao | 80.99 |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 80.86 |
| 11 | Italy | 80.78 |
| 12 | Sweden | 80.5 |
| 13 | Australia | 80.49 |
| 14 | United Arab Emirates | 80.27 |
| 15 | France | 80.16 |
| 16 | Israel | 80.15 |
| 17 | Canada | 79.99 |
| 18 | Spain | 79.87 |
| 19 | Norway | 79.84 |
| 20 | French Polynesia | 79.83 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2004 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2004 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Hong Kong | #3 | #3 |
| Liechtenstein | #6 | #6 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2004?
Monaco, with 84.15 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2004. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.