demographics
Life Expectancy
Average number of years a newborn is expected to live, based on current age-specific mortality rates. Global average weighted by population.
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Life Expectancy
Official value (2023): 73
+2.2%in time period
Life Expectancy growth (2014–2023)
+2.2%in time period
Chart data: 2014: 71.775 years, 2015: 71.965 years, 2016: 72.185 years, 2017: 72.365 years, 2018: 72.643 years, 2019: 72.869 years, 2020: 72.182 years, 2021: 71.215 years, 2022: 72.968 years, 2023: 73.329 years
Top Countries by Life Expectancy (2022)
RankCountryyearsShare
#1
Monaco
86.372
117.79%
#2
San Marino
85.706
116.88%
#3
Hong Kong SAR, China
85.247
116.25%
#4
Liechtenstein
84.841
115.70%
#5
French Polynesia
84.07
114.65%
#6
Switzerland
84.056
114.63%
#7
Japan
84.041
114.61%
#8
Andorra
84.041
114.61%
#9
Spain
83.883
114.39%
#10
Italy
83.7
114.14%
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life Expectancy in 2023?
- As of 2023, Life Expectancy stands at approximately 73.329 years, based on official data from United Nations Population Division. This figure is updated annually and reflects the most recent verified measurement available.
- Which country has the highest Life Expectancy?
- Monaco leads the global ranking with 86.372 years, accounting for 117.8% of the world total. Rankings are published annually by United Nations Population Division.
- Is Life Expectancy increasing or decreasing?
- Life Expectancy is currently growing at approximately 0.5% per year. This rate is derived from the most recent multi-year trend reported by United Nations Population Division.
- What does Life Expectancy measure?
- Average number of years a newborn is expected to live, based on current age-specific mortality rates. Data is collected by United Nations Population Division using standardized international methodology across all member countries.
How is this calculated? Read the methodology