Life expectancy at age 80 for females (2026)

With 12.97 years in 2026, Hong Kong is projected to lead the world in life expectancy at age 80 for females, followed by Monaco (12.7 years) and Japan (12.34 years). The top 5 is rounded off by Guam (12.34 years) and Guadeloupe (12.33 years). Further down, Gibraltar (12.09 years) and Réunion (11.95 years) hold the next two spots. South Korea (11.74 years), Saint Barthélemy (11.71 years), and Puerto Rico (11.67 years) round out the top ten. Three of the top ten are in Eastern Asia.