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Life expectancy at age 15 for females (2026)

237/237 countries
Global63.32yearsYear-over-year+0.22%5-year change+3.75%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Life expectancy at age 15 for females (2026)

Monaco is projected to lead the world in life expectancy at age 15 for females, recording 74.27 years in 2026, followed by Hong Kong (73.72 years) and Japan (73.41 years). South Korea (72.76 years) and Saint Barthélemy (72.66 years) close out the top 5. Next up, San Marino (72.57 years) and French Polynesia (72.39 years). Gibraltar (72.33 years), Réunion (72.16 years), and Andorra (72.04 years) round out the top ten. Four of the top ten are in Europe, with three from Southern Europe.

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How life expectancy at age 15 for females changed between 2021 and 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest female life expectancy at age 15?
Monaco is projected to have the highest female life expectancy at age 15 at 74.27 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest female life expectancy at age 15?
Nigeria is projected to have the lowest female life expectancy at age 15 at 49.02 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global female life expectancy at age 15?
Weighted by population, the global female life expectancy at age 15 is projected to be 63.32 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated