Life expectancy ranking 2023 — the top 20 economies
The twenty largest economies by Life Expectancy at Birth in 2023, ranked by the exact World Bank figures. The leader: Monaco (86.37). A total of 217 economies reported a value that year.
| # | Country | years (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 86.37 |
| 2 | San Marino | 85.71 |
| 3 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 85.25 |
| 4 | Liechtenstein | 84.6 |
| 5 | Switzerland | 84.16 |
| 6 | French Polynesia | 84.07 |
| 7 | Japan | 84.04 |
| 8 | Andorra | 84.04 |
| 9 | Spain | 83.93 |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 83.55 |
| 11 | Korea, Rep. | 83.43 |
| 12 | Malta | 83.36 |
| 13 | Italy | 83.35 |
| 14 | Sweden | 83.31 |
| 15 | Luxembourg | 83.31 |
| 16 | Israel | 83.2 |
| 17 | Kuwait | 83.19 |
| 18 | Macao SAR, China | 83.18 |
| 19 | Singapore | 83.1 |
| 20 | Australia | 83.05 |
Where are they now?
The top five of 2023 and their rank in the latest published year:
| Country | Rank in 2023 | Rank today |
|---|---|---|
| Monaco | #1 | #1 |
| San Marino | #2 | #2 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China | #3 | #3 |
| Liechtenstein | #6 | #6 |
| Switzerland | #5 | #5 |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
Which country had the largest Life expectancy in 2023?
Monaco, with 86.37 (years).
How many countries are included?
217 economies reported a value for SP.DYN.LE00.IN in 2023. Coverage widens over time — earlier years include fewer reporting economies.