Top 10 Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy in the World 2023: Monaco Leads

According to United Nations (UN) data compiled by the World Population Review, global life expectancy in 2023 reached 73.4 years. This breaks down to 70.8 years for males and 76 years for females.

Monaco, one of the smallest countries in the world, has the highest average life expectancy globally, recorded at 87.01 years.

Male residents in Monaco are expected to live an average of 85.17 years, while female residents are expected to live up to 88.99 years.

According to the World Population Review, Monaco's high life expectancy is attributed to several factors, including a Mediterranean diet among its residents, a robust healthcare system, and a high proportion of the population with substantial income.

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Hong Kong ranks second, with an average life expectancy of 85.83 years.

"Following World War II, Hong Kong experienced rapid economic development, and since then, the life expectancy of its people has steadily increased," writes the World Population Review in its report.

Below is a complete list of the 10 countries with the highest life expectancies in the world in 2023, as reported by the World Population Review:

1. Monaco: 87.01 years
2. Hong Kong: 85.83 years
3. Macau: 85.51 years
4. Japan: 84.95 years
5. Liechtenstein: 84.77 years
6. Switzerland: 84.38 years
7. Singapore: 84.27 years
8. Italy: 84.2 years
9. Vatican City: 84.6 years
10. South Korea: 84.14 years