Monaco is the country with the highest life expectancy in the world at 86,5 years. However, it is one of the smallest countries in terms of area and population.
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All countries with high life expectancy are countries with high standards of living.
According to the latest data from United Nations, The 10 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world include:
#1. Monaco: 86,5
The average life expectancy of Monaco residents in 2024 is 86,5 years, the highest in the world. This is a small country located in Europe, famous for its small area and high standard of living.
Monaco population 2024 is 38.631 people with a median age of 54.
Monaco's average life expectancy passed the 80-year mark 30 years ago. The United Nations predicts that the principality's average life expectancy could reach 94,7 by the end of the 21st century.
#2. San Marino: 85,8
San Marino is a small and ancient country located in northern Italy. With an area of only about 61 km², San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world.
The population of San Marino in 2024 is 33,581 people.
The average life expectancy of San Marino residents passed the 80 mark around 1998. The United Nations predicts that the country's average life expectancy could reach 94 by the end of the century.
#3. Hong Kong: 84,9
Special Administrative Region of China has a population of 7.414.909 as of 1 July 7. Hong Kong's median age is 2024.
Hong Kong people have had an average life expectancy of 80 since 1988. The United Nations predicts that the country's average life expectancy could reach 94,4 by the end of this century.
#4. Japan: 84,4
Japan is the most populous country among the Top 10 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. As of July 1, 7, Japan population is 123.753.041 people.
The median age of Japan's population is 49,4.
Japanese people have had an average life expectancy of 80 since 1996. The United Nations predicts that the country's average life expectancy could reach 94,4 by the end of this century.
#5. South Korea: 84,4
South Korea is the second most populous country among the Top 10 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. As of July 1, 7, South Korea population is 123.753.041 people.
The median age of Japan's population is 45,1.
South Koreans have had an average life expectancy of 80 since 2008. The United Nations predicts that the country's average life expectancy could reach 93,1 by the end of this century.
#6. Saint Barthélemy: 84,4
Saint Barthélemy, Saint-Barth, commonly known as Saint-Barth, is a small island in the Caribbean Sea and an overseas community of France.
Saint Barthélemy has a population of approximately 9,900 (2023 estimate). The median age of its residents is 38,9 in 2024.
#7. French Polynesia: 84,2
French Polynesia, an overseas territory of France located in the South Pacific. The population of the archipelago in 2023 is about 280,000.
The median age of French Polynesia is 35,4. Life expectancy reached 80 in 2005.
#8. Andorra: 84,2
Andorra, a small country located in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, has population 81.938 people by 2024.
The median age of Andorran residents is 43,5.
Andorrans have had an average life expectancy of 80 since 1977. The United Nations predicts that the country's average life expectancy could reach 93 by the end of the century.
#9. Switzerland: 84,1
Swiss population is 8.921.981 people as of July 1, 7. The median age of the Swiss population is 2024.
Swiss people have had an average life expectancy of 80 since 2000. The United Nations predicts that the country's average life expectancy could reach 92,8 by the end of this century.
#10. Australia: 84,1
Australia's population is 26.713.205 people as of 1 July 7. The median age of Australians is 2024.
Australians have had an average life expectancy of 80 since 2001. The United Nations predicts the country's average life expectancy could reach 92,6 by the end of the century.
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