Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy (2026) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
Life expectancy at birth is one of the most powerful measures of health and development. In 2024, {#1} leads the world at {#1_value} years. Source: World Bank.
Monaco leads with life expectancy at birth of 86.5 years.
San Marino ranks #2 at 85.8 years.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #3 at 85.4 years.
Kuwait ranks #4 at 84.6 years.
Switzerland ranks #5 at 84.4 years.
Top 25 Countries by Life Expectancy at Birth
| # | Country | Life Expectancy at Birth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 86.5 years | 2024 |
| 2 |  San Marino | 85.8 years | 2024 |
| 3 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 85.4 years | 2024 |
| 4 |  Kuwait | 84.6 years | 2024 |
| 5 |  Switzerland | 84.4 years | 2024 |
| 6 |  Liechtenstein | 84.2 years | 2024 |
| 7 |  French Polynesia | 84.2 years | 2024 |
| 8 |  Andorra | 84.2 years | 2024 |
| 9 |  Sweden | 84.1 years | 2024 |
| 10 |  Japan | 84.0 years | 2024 |
| 11 |  Italy | 84.0 years | 2024 |
| 12 |  Spain | 83.9 years | 2024 |
| 13 |  Gibraltar | 83.6 years | 2024 |
| 14 |  Korea, Rep. | 83.6 years | 2024 |
| 15 |  Singapore | 83.3 years | 2024 |
| 16 |  Macao SAR, China | 83.3 years | 2024 |
| 17 |  Israel | 83.2 years | 2024 |
| 18 |  Luxembourg | 83.2 years | 2024 |
| 19 |  Norway | 83.2 years | 2024 |
| 20 |  Faroe Islands | 83.1 years | 2024 |
| 21 |  United Arab Emirates | 83.1 years | 2024 |
| 22 |  Australia | 83.1 years | 2024 |
| 23 |  Ireland | 83.0 years | 2024 |
| 24 |  France | 83.0 years | 2024 |
| 25 |  Malta | 83.0 years | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest life expectancy at birth in 2024?
Monaco has the highest life expectancy at birth at 86.5 years in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.