Highest and Lowest Life Expectancy Around the World

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).