Life expectancy ranking 2006 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2006, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (84.19). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2006) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 84.19 |
| 2 | Andorra | 83.37 |
| 3 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 82.38 |
| 4 | Japan | 82.32 |
| 5 | San Marino | 82.26 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 81.73 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 81.49 |
| 8 | Italy | 81.28 |
| 9 | Iceland | 81.16 |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 81.16 |
| 11 | Gibraltar | 81.1 |
| 12 | Australia | 81.04 |
| 13 | Liechtenstein | 80.95 |
| 14 | Spain | 80.82 |
| 15 | France | 80.81 |
| 16 | Sweden | 80.75 |
| 17 | Israel | 80.55 |
| 18 | Canada | 80.54 |
| 19 | Channel Islands | 80.4 |
| 20 | Norway | 80.34 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2006 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2006 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #3 | #3 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2006?
Monaco, with 84.19 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2006. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.