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Top 10 countries by life expectancy

Top 10 countries by life expectancy for 2024 is led by Monaco at 86.50 years, while Japan closes the current top ten at 84.04 years. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

Year archive

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Top countries

0.021.643.264.986.5MonacoMonaco: 86.50 years86.5San MarinoSan Marino: 85.82 years85.8Hong Kong SAR, ChinaHong Kong SAR, China: 85.39 years85.4KuwaitKuwait: 84.58 years84.6SwitzerlandSwitzerland: 84.41 years84.4LiechtensteinLiechtenstein: 84.20 years84.2French PolynesiaFrench Polynesia: 84.19 years84.2AndorraAndorra: 84.19 years84.2SwedenSweden: 84.06 years84.1JapanJapan: 84.04 years84.0

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Monaco 86.50 years
2 San Marino 85.82 years
3 Hong Kong SAR, China 85.39 years
4 Kuwait 84.58 years
5 Switzerland 84.41 years
6 Liechtenstein 84.20 years
7 French Polynesia 84.19 years
8 Andorra 84.19 years
9 Sweden 84.06 years
10 Japan 84.04 years

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by life expectancy” collection for 2024 opens with Monaco at 86.50 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 Japan (84.04 years), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.