Long-lived nations: These 25 countries boast the highest average lifespan.
Take a Peek at the Top 25 Countries with the Longest Lives 🌐
Living a long and fulfilling life is a common aspiration, and the Visual Capitalist has got the scoop on those nations where the average Joe and Jane tend to stick around for quite some time! 🌟
By 2024, the global average life expectancy is projected to reach 73 years, but it wasn't always this high; remember, back in 2000, it was a modest 66 years! Thankfully, life expectancy has been on the rise ever since, and some countries have it better than others. 🌱
Life's a Beach in Monaco 🇲🇨If you're lucky enough to call Monaco home, expect to live an average of 84.6 years if you're a man, and 88.6 years if you're a woman, with the overall average life expectancy sitting at a whopping 86.5 years! 👵🏼💔
Venture past Monaco and you may find yourself in Saint-Marin (85.8 years) or Hong Kong (85.6 years), but you won't find the U.S. in the top 25 when it comes to life expectancy, with an average of 79.25 years. Ouch. 😔
🇪🇸 Keep in mind, the following list includes the 25 countries with the highest life expectancies:
- Monaco: 86.5 years
- Saint-Marin: 85.8 years
- Hong Kong: 85.6 years
- Japan: 84.8 years
- South Korea: 84.4 years
- Andorra: 84.2 years
- Switzerland: 84.1 years
- Australia: 84.1 years
- Italy: 83.9 years
- Singapore: 83.9 years
- Spain: 83.8 years
- Liechtenstein: 83.8 years
- Malta: 83.5 years
- France: 83.5 years
- Norway: 83.5 years
- Sweden: 83.4 years
- Vatican City: 83.1 years
- UAE: 83.1 years
- Iceland: 83.0 years
- Israel: 82.7 years
- Canada: 82.7 years
- Ireland: 82.6 years
- Portugal: 82.5 years
- Qatar: 82.5 years
- Luxembourg: 82.4 years
Sound the Alarm for Europe! 🚨16 out of 25 of these life expectancy champions hail from Europe! Canada is the only North American nation to make the cut. 🧍♀️
Life Expectancy: A Mirror of Quality of Life 💡You'll find a strong correlation between a country's life expectancy and its overall quality of life, as well as how well it cares for its citizens. Countries in the top 25 for life expectancy tend to spend more per capita on healthcare, and have safer, cleaner environments, strong public health initiatives, and robust social welfare programs in place. 🌱🏥
And while women tend to outlive men in all 25 countries by an average of four years, the gap is most likely the result of biological and behavioral differences. 👩🦳
NYC: A Beacon of Happiness in the U.S. 🏙️While the land of the free and the home of the brave isn't shattering any life expectancy records, it's comforting to know that New York City is the happiest city in the United States. Now, raise your glasses to a longer, healthier, and happier life! 🍹🥳
- Wanting to prioritize health and wellness, companies are increasingly focusing on workplace-wellness programs that include exercise and nutrition to boost employee productivity and longevity.
- In light of the rising life expectancies, health-and-wellness research has become more critical than ever, with a significant focus on therapies-and-treatments for chronic diseases and aging.
- Men's health initiatives are gaining traction, with a growing awareness about the importance of regular check-ups, fitness-and-exercise, and nutrition to counteract common male health issues.
- As life expectancies rise, nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of aging populations, with an emphasis on balanced diets, essential vitamins, and minerals.
- Women's health awareness is also increasing, with Medicaid and Medicare covering more preventative treatments for women's health, including cancer screenings, reproductive health services, and mental health support.
- CBD products have been gaining popularity as potential alternative treatments, with some studies suggesting they may help alleviate chronic pain, anxiety, and improve overall quality of life in older populations.
