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

With 23.5 years in 2026, Monaco leads the world in life expectancy at age 65 (both sexes), followed by China, Hong Kong SAR (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.