Global (2026)
74.7
years
Average life expectancy at birth (both sexes) (2026)
Back to MortalityAverage life expectancy at birth (both sexes)
Year-over-Year
+0.27%
2025–2026
5-Year Change
+3.72%
2021–2026
19502100
2026
Rankings at a glance
Highest · Average life expectancy at birth (both sexes) (2026)
- #1
Monaco
YoY: +0.1%
86.73years - #2
San Marino
YoY: +0.1%
86.03years - #3
China, Hong Kong SAR
YoY: +0.2%
85.90years - #4
Japan
YoY: +0.2%
85.15years - #5
Republic of Korea
YoY: +0.1%
84.64years - #6
Saint Barthélemy
YoY: +0.1%
84.63years - #7
Andorra
YoY: +0.2%
84.46years - #8
French Polynesia
YoY: +0.1%
84.44years - #9
Switzerland
YoY: +0.2%
84.37years - #10
Australia
YoY: +0.2%
84.34years
