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China, Hong Kong SAR leads the world in life expectancy at age 80 (both sexes) at 11.73 years in 2026, followed by Monaco (11.5 years) and Guadeloupe (11.24 years). Réunion (11.21 years) and Guam (11.19 years) close out the top 5. Next up, Gibraltar (11.11 years) and Japan (11.08 years). Puerto Rico (10.75 years), France (10.72 years), and San Marino (10.68 years) round out the top ten. Four of the top ten are in Europe.
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