Life Expectancy by Country
236 countries • years • Our World in Data
What It Measures
Life Expectancy is a health indicator reflecting population wellbeing. Reported by Our World in Data, it provides insights into healthcare access, quality of life, and disease outcomes across different countries.
Key Statistics
Global Average
74.13
Median
75.31
Minimum
54.462
Maximum
86.372
Countries
236
Source
Our World in Data
World Map
Highest & Lowest Countries
Top 10 — Highest Life Expectancy
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Monaco | 86.372 |
| #2 |  San Marino | 85.706 |
| #3 |  Hong Kong | 85.511 |
| #4 |  Japan | 84.712 |
| #5 |  South Korea | 84.329 |
| #6 |  Saint Barthélemy | 84.29 |
| #7 |  French Polynesia | 84.07 |
| #8 |  Andorra | 84.041 |
| #9 |  Switzerland | 83.954 |
| #10 |  Australia | 83.923 |
Bottom 10 — Lowest Life Expectancy
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #240 |  Nigeria | 54.462 |
| #241 |  Chad | 55.069 |
| #242 |  Lesotho | 57.375 |
| #243 |  Central African Republic | 57.408 |
| #244 |  South Sudan | 57.617 |
| #245 |  Somalia | 58.816 |
| #246 |  Mali | 60.439 |
| #247 |  Guinea | 60.741 |
| #248 |  Benin | 60.774 |
| #249 |  Burkina Faso | 61.092 |
Surprising Facts
Hong Kong (85.511) has 0.80 more than Japan (84.712) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Monaco (86.372) has 0.67 more than San Marino (85.706) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.
Japan (84.712) has 0.38 more than South Korea (84.329) — the largest gap between consecutive ranks.