What We're Showing
This map ranks the countries with the world’s highest and lowest life expectancy, based on UN World Population Prospects data.
Key Takeaways
- Nigeria has the lowest life expectancy at 54.6 years, while Chad (55.2) and the Central African Republic (57.7) also rank near the bottom.
- Monaco leads globally at 86.5 years, followed closely by San Marino (85.8) and Hong Kong (85.6).
- The United States ranks 46th with an average life expectancy of 79.5 years, below peers such as Japan (84.8) and Australia (84.1).
