Countries Where Women Live the Longest (2026) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Monaco leads with life expectancy, female of 88.6 years.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #2 at 88.2 years.
San Marino ranks #3 at 87.2 years.
Japan ranks #4 at 87.1 years.
French Polynesia ranks #5 at 86.6 years.
Top 25 Countries by Life Expectancy, Female
| # | Country | Life Expectancy, Female | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 88.6 years | 2024 |
| 2 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 88.2 years | 2024 |
| 3 |  San Marino | 87.2 years | 2024 |
| 4 |  Japan | 87.1 years | 2024 |
| 5 |  French Polynesia | 86.6 years | 2024 |
| 6 |  Korea, Rep. | 86.6 years | 2024 |
| 7 |  Spain | 86.5 years | 2024 |
| 8 |  Liechtenstein | 86.3 years | 2024 |
| 9 |  Andorra | 86.2 years | 2024 |
| 10 |  Switzerland | 86.2 years | 2024 |
| 11 |  Macao SAR, China | 86.2 years | 2024 |
| 12 |  Gibraltar | 86.2 years | 2024 |
| 13 |  Italy | 86.0 years | 2024 |
| 14 |  France | 85.9 years | 2024 |
| 15 |  Bermuda | 85.9 years | 2024 |
| 16 |  Sweden | 85.6 years | 2024 |
| 17 |  Singapore | 85.6 years | 2024 |
| 18 |  Luxembourg | 85.5 years | 2024 |
| 19 |  Kuwait | 85.4 years | 2024 |
| 20 |  Israel | 85.4 years | 2024 |
| 21 |  Puerto Rico (US) | 85.4 years | 2024 |
| 22 |  Portugal | 85.2 years | 2024 |
| 23 |  Australia | 85.1 years | 2024 |
| 24 |  Slovenia | 85.0 years | 2024 |
| 25 |  Finland | 85.0 years | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest life expectancy, female in 2024?
Monaco has the highest life expectancy, female at 88.6 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.