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Top 10 countries by life expectancy

Top 10 countries by life expectancy for 2020 is led by Monaco at 86.09 years, while Iceland closes the current top ten at 83.06 years. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.021.543.064.686.1MonacoMonaco: 86.09 years86.1Hong Kong SAR, ChinaHong Kong SAR, China: 85.50 years85.5JapanJapan: 84.56 years84.6Macao SAR, ChinaMacao SAR, China: 84.13 years84.1SingaporeSingapore: 83.54 years83.5Korea, Rep.Korea, Rep.: 83.43 years83.4NorwayNorway: 83.21 years83.2AustraliaAustralia: 83.20 years83.2GibraltarGibraltar: 83.07 years83.1IcelandIceland: 83.06 years83.1

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Monaco 86.09 years
2 Hong Kong SAR, China 85.50 years
3 Japan 84.56 years
4 Macao SAR, China 84.13 years
5 Singapore 83.54 years
6 Korea, Rep. 83.43 years
7 Norway 83.21 years
8 Australia 83.20 years
9 Gibraltar 83.07 years
10 Iceland 83.06 years

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by life expectancy” collection for 2020 opens with Monaco at 86.09 years.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Iceland (83.06 years), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.