Life expectancy ranking 2020 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2020, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (86.09). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 86.09 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 85.5 |
| 3 | Japan | 84.56 |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 84.13 |
| 5 | Singapore | 83.54 |
| 6 | Korea, Rep. | 83.43 |
| 7 | Norway | 83.21 |
| 8 | Australia | 83.2 |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 83.07 |
| 10 | Iceland | 83.06 |
| 11 | Switzerland | 83 |
| 12 | San Marino | 82.65 |
| 13 | Israel | 82.65 |
| 14 | Faroe Islands | 82.53 |
| 15 | French Polynesia | 82.46 |
| 16 | Ireland | 82.46 |
| 17 | Sweden | 82.36 |
| 18 | New Zealand | 82.26 |
| 19 | Spain | 82.23 |
| 20 | Italy | 82.2 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2020 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2020 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #3 | #3 |
| Japan | #10 | #10 |
| Macao SAR, China | #16 | #16 |
| Singapore | #15 | #15 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2020?
Monaco, with 86.09 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2020. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.