Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy by Country.

Average life expectancy at birth by country based on WHO data. Find out how your current age compares.

Life Expectancy by Country

23 countries · WHO Global Health Observatory

WHO Data (23 countries)

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#1 Japan

84.3 years

#2 Switzerland

83.8 years

#3 Singapore

83.7 years

#4 Australia

83.4 years

#5 Spain

83.3 years

#6 Italy

83.2 years

#7 Norway

83.2 years

#8 Iceland

83 years

#9 Israel

82.8 years

#10 Sweden

82.7 years

#11 South Korea

82.5 years

#12 France

82.5 years

#13 Canada

82.3 years

#14 Netherlands

81.8 years

#15 New Zealand

81.7 years

#16 United Kingdom

81.4 years

#17 Germany

81.2 years

#18 United States

79.1 years

#19 China

77.1 years

#20 Brazil

75.9 years

#21 India

70.8 years

#22 Russia

70.1 years

#23 South Africa

64.1 years

Data source: World Health Organization

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How the Life Expectancy Comparison Works

This calculator compares your current age against official World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Burden of Disease life expectancy statistics for 23 major countries. It calculates your statistical estimated remaining years and computes the percentage of the national average lifespan you have completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1 How does the life expectancy calculator work?

The calculator takes your current age and subtracts it from the national average life expectancy of your selected country. It displays the statistical years remaining and calculates what proportion of that average lifespan you have lived.

Q2 How accurate is statistical life expectancy as an individual prediction?

Life expectancy figures are population averages calculated from demographic census data. They do not predict individual lifespan, which is heavily influenced by genetics, personal lifestyle, diet, healthcare access, and environmental factors.

Q3 Why does life expectancy differ so significantly between countries?

National life expectancy is shaped by healthcare infrastructure, public health policies, socioeconomic stability, sanitation, diet, and disease prevention. Countries like Japan and Switzerland benefit from universal healthcare and dietary traditions that promote longevity.

Q4 Does life expectancy change as you get older?

Yes. In actuarial science, surviving past childhood and midlife increases your total expected lifespan because you have already overcome early-life mortality risks. Demographic life expectancy tables update higher for older age cohorts.

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