Top countries with the lowest and highest life expectancy in 2024

Key takeaways:

  • African countries have the lowest life expectancy.
  • Most of the countries with the highest life expectancy are in Europe and Asia
  • The countries with the highest life expectancy are mostly developed nations.
  • Thirteen countries were observed to have a life expectancy above 84 years, while 11 countries have a life expectancy below 61 years.

The countries with the highest life expectancy are Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong, at 86 years, while Nigeria and Chad have the lowest life expectancy at 55 years.
The countries with the lowest life expectancy at birth were observed to be from Africa, while the countries with the highest life expectancy were mostly from Europe and Asia.

Source:

United Nations Population Division

Period:

2024
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