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Ranked: Top 25 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is one of the clearest indicators of any country’s quality of life and overall well-being.

The world’s average life expectancy, estimated to be around 73 years in 2024, has been increasing steadily, up from 66 years in the year 2000. However, some countries stand out for their exceptional longevity.

This infographic highlights the top 25 countries by average life expectancy at birth, while also breaking it down by gender to show the gaps between female and male populations. The data comes from the UN’s World Population Prospects portal.

Where Do People Live the Longest?
The majority of the top 25 countries by life expectancy, a total of 16 countries, are in Europe. The small, rich country of Monaco tops the list with residents living an average of 86.5 years, and women living more than 88 years.

Many of the countries where people live the longest also have high per-capita healthcare spending as they improve access and quality of their healthcare systems.


Close behind Monaco are San Marino (85.8 years) and Hong Kong (85.6 years), both of which offer high standards of living and healthcare systems. Other high-ranked Asian countries include Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, marking a total of four countries from the continent in the top 10.

Additionally, small European countries are prevalent on the list. High-income nations such as Andorra, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Malta, and the Vatican are renowned for their low crime rates and high quality of life.

Meanwhile, Australia is the only country outside of Europe and Asia to crack the top 10, with a life expectancy of 84.1 years.

Do Women Live Longer than Men?
Women outlive men in every country on the top 25 list.

Across all 25 countries, women live an average of 4 years longer than men. The gender life expectancy gap is especially large in places like (5.6 years), South Korea (6.0 years), and Japan (6.1 years).

This gender gap is largely due to a mix of biological and behavioral factors—newborn boys and youths have higher mortality rates than girls, and women are also less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors as compared to men.

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-top-25-countries-with-the-highest-life-expectancy/

**Environmental factors and the dynamics of our interpersonal connections play significant roles in determining whether we enjoy a long life or face untimely challenges. These aspects are deeply intertwined.**

But let me make this clear: the true richness of life isn’t found within bustling city limits, as you might think. It lies in the charming small towns that you may have overlooked. If you view these places as mere shadows, you’re missing out on countless hidden gems.

Connecting with nature brings a profound sense of peace, and this connection can lead to a longer, more fulfilling life.

I’m here to share this truth!

Life expectancy is more than just a number; it's a reflection of our health and quality of life! Let's prioritize wellness, embrace healthy lifestyles, avoid dangerous triggers like smoking, excessive drinking and unprotected sex, and push for better healthcare in Nigeria. Together, we can increase our years of joy and vitality. Shalom

I don't believe this list if Nigeria is not included.

We are the happiest people on the planet earth.

The sad thing is not that Nigeria isn't on the list but that even the leaders don't know when Nigeria will make it.

Hmm

Very impressive....
Nigeria is getting better life expectancy in Nigeria has actually risen from around 47 years in 2000 to about 56 years today, thanks to gradual improvements in healthcare access, awareness campaigns, and international programs.

Naija

So, Nigeria is not among?

Womeeeeeeen

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Morbeta11:


https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-top-25-countries-with-the-highest-life-expectancy/

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which way nigeria

What about Nigeria life expectancy?

Either you live for 150 years or you live for 10 years, no one is leaving this world alive...

benuejosh:
I don't believe this list if Nigeria is not included.

We are the happiest people on the planet earth.

Nigeria is not even among top 100. le in Nigeria is about 54

tunjijones:
Either r you live for 150 years or you live for 10 years, no one is leaving this world alive...

Abeg tell them oo.

Naija we go they like number 2000

Morbeta11:


https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-top-25-countries-with-the-highest-life-expectancy/

European countries well represented and outperforming the US by far. The UK nowhere to be seen - maybe because they've adopted some American eating habits?

So Africa no dey


With all the herbs and leaf wey we dey consume nd natural food...


Don't take GMO this don't take that.,

So las las na everybody go die

No USA?

Some people and religion believe that whenever someone dies is his or her appointed time disregarding the effect of quality of life and Medicare

Hmm

Nigeria is not there?

Lol... these guys who sell fake drinks and drugs coupled with other things couldn't allow ours to be long enough

Later they tell you money can’t buy you happiness . None of these countries is poor

yet Africans keep bragging that their natural "healthy" food is making them strong not knowing that we are fooling ourselves because it takes more than what you eat to maintain a healthy population

DLSReigns:
The sad thing is not that Nigeria isn't on the list but that even the leaders don't know when Nigeria will make it.

but .... I see nigeria in #2, that is good.

People who are saying shey 9ja no dey there 9ja life expectancy is 53 years

Africans live very long, in fact much longer than most of those countries mentioned

Africans dey suffer... Especially Nigerians. So why citizens no go kpai young?