Countries ranked by average life expectancy at birth in 2026, combining male and female figures, according to WHO Global Health Observatory and UN Population Division estimates. Japan has led global life expectancy rankings for decades — a...
About: Countries by Life Expectancy at Birth 2026
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Countries ranked by average life expectancy at birth in 2026, combining male and female figures, according to WHO Global Health Observatory and UN Population Division estimates. Japan has led global life expectancy rankings for decades — a longevity record attributed to a combination of dietary patterns centred on fish, vegetables, and fermented foods with low saturated fat consumption, universal healthcare coverage with high utilisation rates for preventive screening, strong social cohesion and purpose in later life reflected in the concept of ikigai, and among the lowest obesity rates of any high-income nation. Japan's challenge, however, is that its extraordinary longevity has produced one of the world's most severe demographic ageing crises.
Key Findings
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Japan leads with 84 in 2026.
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Average value in 2026: 84 · median: 83.
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Gap in 2026: Japan is 1× larger than Sweden.
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Countries by Life Expectancy at Birth 2026
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
84
Japan
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years) · 2026
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Metrics
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Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)
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Period
2026
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2026 value · vs. 2026| # | Category | 2026 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Japan | 84 | 84 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Switzerland | 84 | 84 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Singapore | 84 | 84 | +0% |
| 4 | Australia | 84 | 84 | +0% |
| 5 | Spain | 83 | 83 | +0% |
| 6 | Italy | 83 | 83 | +0% |
| 7 | Iceland | 83 | 83 | +0% |
| 8 | Sweden | 83 | 83 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2026
84
Maximum
83
Minimum
84
Average
83
Median
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