Life expectancy ranking 2009 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2009, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (84.19). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 84.19 |
| 2 | Andorra | 84.1 |
| 3 | San Marino | 83.22 |
| 4 | Japan | 82.93 |
| 5 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 82.78 |
| 6 | Macao SAR, China | 82.18 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 82.04 |
| 8 | Gibraltar | 81.81 |
| 9 | Iceland | 81.75 |
| 10 | United Arab Emirates | 81.68 |
| 11 | Italy | 81.64 |
| 12 | Australia | 81.54 |
| 13 | Liechtenstein | 81.5 |
| 14 | Spain | 81.48 |
| 15 | France | 81.41 |
| 16 | Israel | 81.4 |
| 17 | Sweden | 81.35 |
| 18 | Singapore | 81.24 |
| 19 | Canada | 81.07 |
| 20 | Channel Islands | 81 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2009 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2009 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #3 | #3 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2009?
Monaco, with 84.19 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2009. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.