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Life expectancy at age 65 for females (2026)

237/237 countries
Global17.97yearsYear-over-year+0.46%5-year change+8.50%
1950
2026
2100

Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Life expectancy at age 65 for females (2026)

Hong Kong is projected to lead the world in life expectancy at age 65 for females, recording 25.48 years in 2026, followed by Monaco (25.33 years) and Japan (25.15 years). Gibraltar (24.18 years) and Réunion (24.17 years) close out the top 5. Next up, San Marino (24.16 years) and Guadeloupe (24.11 years). France (24.03 years), Saint Barthélemy (23.97 years), and South Korea (23.91 years) round out the top ten. Four of the top ten are in Europe.

Rank changes

How life expectancy at age 65 for females changed between 2021 and 2026

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Historical trends

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest female life expectancy at age 65?
Hong Kong is projected to have the highest female life expectancy at age 65 at 25.48 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest female life expectancy at age 65?
Nigeria is projected to have the lowest female life expectancy at age 65 at 12.35 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global female life expectancy at age 65?
Weighted by population, the global female life expectancy at age 65 is projected to be 17.97 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated