Life expectancy ranking 2012 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2012, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (85.05). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 85.05 |
| 2 | Andorra | 84.33 |
| 3 | San Marino | 83.94 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 83.45 |
| 5 | Japan | 83.1 |
| 6 | Iceland | 82.92 |
| 7 | Switzerland | 82.7 |
| 8 | Gibraltar | 82.53 |
| 9 | Macao SAR, China | 82.47 |
| 10 | Spain | 82.43 |
| 11 | Liechtenstein | 82.38 |
| 12 | Italy | 82.24 |
| 13 | Australia | 82.05 |
| 14 | Singapore | 82 |
| 15 | France | 81.97 |
| 16 | United Arab Emirates | 81.91 |
| 17 | Sweden | 81.7 |
| 18 | Israel | 81.7 |
| 19 | French Polynesia | 81.69 |
| 20 | Canada | 81.66 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2012 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2012 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Andorra | #8 | #8 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #3 | #3 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2012?
Monaco, with 85.05 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2012. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.