Charted: Where People Live The Longest vs Shortest

The average lifespan of a person varies by location.

From Europe’s Monaco, which ranks first globally, to African countries with life expectancy under 60 years.

The rankings reveal a stark global divide. They also show how well or poorly people are living.

Let’s explore the latest data on the top countries. 

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• Monaco has the highest life expectancy, at 86.5 years for both genders, meaning the average person there is expected to live approximately 86 years. 
• Poverty and diseases keep Nigeria with the lowest life expectancy of 54.6 years, followed by Chad’s 55.2 years. 

Nigeria has the world’s lowest life expectancy, at 54.6 years, due to poor healthcare, disease, and insecurity. 

Some other sub-Saharan countries, such as Chad (55.2) and South Sudan (57.7), face similar struggles with conflict and hunger. 

These UN projections indicate that poverty and instability are significantly reducing life expectancies. 

However, a World Health Organization survey suggests a 10.3-year increase in life expectancy in certain parts of Africa between 2000 and 2019.