Life expectancy ranking 2011 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2011, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (85.01). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
The leader, Monaco, stood at 85.01. The twentieth economy, French Polynesia, reported 81.43 — a 1× spread inside the top 20 alone. Of 217 economies reporting that year, these twenty are the ones usually quoted.
| # | Country | years (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 85.01 |
| 2 | Andorra | 84.3 |
| 3 | San Marino | 83.71 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 83.41 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 82.7 |
| 6 | Japan | 82.59 |
| 7 | Spain | 82.48 |
| 8 | Macao | 82.47 |
| 9 | Iceland | 82.36 |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 82.33 |
| 11 | Italy | 82.19 |
| 12 | France | 82.11 |
| 13 | United Arab Emirates | 81.9 |
| 14 | Australia | 81.9 |
| 15 | Sweden | 81.8 |
| 16 | Liechtenstein | 81.79 |
| 17 | Singapore | 81.74 |
| 18 | Israel | 81.66 |
| 19 | Canada | 81.48 |
| 20 | French Polynesia | 81.43 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2011 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2011 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Hong Kong | #3 | #3 |
| Switzerland | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2011?
Monaco, with 85.01 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2011. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.