Countries Where Men Live the Longest (2026) (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Monaco leads with life expectancy, male of 84.6 years.
San Marino ranks #2 at 84.3 years.
Kuwait ranks #3 at 83.8 years.
Switzerland ranks #4 at 82.7 years.
Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #5 at 82.7 years.
Top 25 Countries by Life Expectancy, Male
| # | Country | Life Expectancy, Male | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monaco | 84.6 years | 2024 |
| 2 |  San Marino | 84.3 years | 2024 |
| 3 |  Kuwait | 83.8 years | 2024 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 82.7 years | 2024 |
| 5 |  Hong Kong SAR, China | 82.7 years | 2024 |
| 6 |  Sweden | 82.6 years | 2024 |
| 7 |  Andorra | 82.3 years | 2024 |
| 8 |  Liechtenstein | 82.2 years | 2024 |
| 9 |  United Arab Emirates | 82.2 years | 2024 |
| 10 |  Italy | 82.0 years | 2024 |
| 11 |  French Polynesia | 81.9 years | 2024 |
| 12 |  Qatar | 81.8 years | 2024 |
| 13 |  Norway | 81.6 years | 2024 |
| 14 |  Ireland | 81.4 years | 2024 |
| 15 |  Spain | 81.4 years | 2024 |
| 16 |  Faroe Islands | 81.3 years | 2024 |
| 17 |  Singapore | 81.2 years | 2024 |
| 18 |  Iceland | 81.2 years | 2024 |
| 19 |  Malta | 81.2 years | 2024 |
| 20 |  Australia | 81.1 years | 2024 |
| 21 |  Israel | 81.1 years | 2024 |
| 22 |  Japan | 81.1 years | 2024 |
| 23 |  Gibraltar | 81.0 years | 2024 |
| 24 |  Luxembourg | 81.0 years | 2024 |
| 25 |  Bahrain | 80.9 years | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest life expectancy, male in 2024?
Monaco has the highest life expectancy, male at 84.6 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.