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Life expectancy at age 65 (both sexes) (2026)

237/237 countries
Global17.05yearsYear-over-year+0.54%5-year change+9.62%
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Rankings at a glance

Top 10 · Life expectancy at age 65 (both sexes) (2026)

With 23.5 years in 2026, Monaco is projected to lead the world in life expectancy at age 65 (both sexes), followed by Hong Kong (23.39 years) and San Marino (22.89 years). The top 5 is rounded off by Japan (22.82 years) and Réunion (22.53 years). Further down, Gibraltar (22.49 years) and France (22.32 years) hold the next two spots. Australia (22.24 years), Guadeloupe (22.17 years), and Saint Barthélemy (21.95 years) round out the top ten. Four of the top ten are in Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest life expectancy at age 65 both sexes?
Monaco is projected to have the highest life expectancy at age 65 both sexes at 23.5 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
Which country has the lowest life expectancy at age 65 both sexes?
Fiji is projected to have the lowest life expectancy at age 65 both sexes at 12.04 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).
What is the global average life expectancy at age 65 both sexes?
The global average life expectancy at age 65 both sexes across 237 countries is projected to be 17.05 years in 2026, according to UN Population Division (2024).

Source: UN Population Division (2024) · Updated