Dimension deep dive
Life Expectancy
The average number of years a newborn is expected to live if current mortality patterns continue — a fundamental measure of population health.
Global leader
Japan
Measured as
Years at birth
Why it matters
Life expectancy summarises the combined effect of nutrition, healthcare, safety, and environment. It is one of the most reliable indicators of real human progress.
Top countries
Where countries stand
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Countries at the top
Japan95.8
Switzerland94.4
South Korea93.1
Singapore93.1
Spain93.1
Countries with room to grow
Nigeria10
South Africa42.5
Kenya46.1
India47.8
Indonesia59.2