Life expectancy ranking 2007 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2007, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (83.9). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 83.9. The twentieth economy, Singapore, reported 80.44 — a 1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | years (2007) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 83.9 |
| 2 | Andorra | 83.63 |
| 3 | San Marino | 82.61 |
| 4 | Japan | 82.51 |
| 5 | Hong Kong | 82.37 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 81.74 |
| 7 | Macao | 81.73 |
| 8 | Iceland | 81.45 |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | 81.44 |
| 10 | Italy | 81.43 |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 81.3 |
| 12 | Australia | 81.29 |
| 13 | Gibraltar | 81.27 |
| 14 | France | 81.11 |
| 15 | Sweden | 80.9 |
| 16 | Spain | 80.87 |
| 17 | Channel Islands | 80.6 |
| 18 | Canada | 80.54 |
| 19 | Israel | 80.5 |
| 20 | Singapore | 80.44 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2007 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2007 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Hong Kong | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2007?
Monaco, with 83.9 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2007. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.