Countries by Life Expectancy at Birth 2025

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by average life expectancy at birth in 2025 according to WHO and UN Population Division data. Monaco and Japan consistently vie for the world's highest life expectancy — with residents of Monaco averaging over 87 years, driven by extraordinary wealth, access to world-class healthcare, low crime, clean environment, and a population profile heavily weighted toward affluent older residents who relocated for favourable tax conditions and high quality of life.

✨ AI Insight

The data reveals a significant gap between Monaco and the other leading countries in life expectancy, with Japan trailing by a notable 2.7 years. Factors contributing to Monaco's top position include its wealth, exceptional healthcare access, and a demographic skew towards older, affluent residents. Interestingly, countries like Spain and Italy, with life expectancies of 83.4 and 83.2 years respectively, reflect the impact of Mediterranean diets and healthcare systems. The overall trend suggests that wealthier nations with robust healthcare infrastructures tend to have higher life expectancies, while those lagging behind may face challenges such as economic instability or inadequate healthcare access.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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Monaco leads with 87 in 2025.

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Average value in 2025: 84 · median: 84.

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Gap in 2025: Monaco is 1× larger than France.