France—Life Expectancy, Female
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #12 of 217Updated April 2026
Latest Value
85.9 years
2023
YoY Change
+0.9%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#12
of 217 countries
Maximum
86.1 years
2014
Minimum
82.7 years
2003
CAGR
+0.1%
24 years
Last
85.9 years
Previous
85.1 years
Highest
86.1 years
Lowest
82.7 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
France's life expectancy, female was 85.9 years in 2023, ranking #12 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.9% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 86.1 years (2014) and the lowest was 82.7 years (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.9 years | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 85.1 years | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 85.5 years | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 85.3 years | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 85.9 years | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 85.8 years | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 85.7 years | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 85.8 years | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 85.6 years | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 86.1 years | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 85.6 years | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 85.4 years | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 85.7 years | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 85.3 years | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 85.0 years | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 84.8 years | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 84.8 years | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 84.5 years | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 83.8 years | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 83.8 years | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 82.7 years | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 83.0 years | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 83.0 years | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 83.0 years |
Top Countries — Life Expectancy, Female
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 88.5 years | 2023 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 88.1 years | 2023 |
| 3 | Liechtenstein | 87.3 years | 2023 |
| 4 | Japan | 87.1 years | 2023 |
| 5 | San Marino | 87.1 years | 2023 |
| 6 | Spain | 86.7 years | 2023 |
| 7 | French Polynesia | 86.5 years | 2023 |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 86.4 years | 2023 |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 86.1 years | 2023 |
| 10 | Andorra | 86.1 years | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National statistical offices;Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT).