Data · Longevity
A long life is not the same as a healthy one.
Both measures below are population estimates at birth for 2021. They describe countries, never individual destinies.
| Country | Region | Life expectancy | Healthy years | Healthy share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | Western Pacific | 84.5 years | 73.4 years | 87% |
| Singapore | Western Pacific | 83.9 years | 73.6 years | 88% |
| Australia | Western Pacific | 83.1 years | 70.6 years | 85% |
| Spain | Europe | 82.7 years | 71.1 years | 86% |
| France | Europe | 81.9 years | 70.1 years | 86% |
| Canada | Americas | 81.6 years | 69.8 years | 86% |
| Germany | Europe | 80.5 years | 68.9 years | 86% |
| United Kingdom | Europe | 80.1 years | 68.6 years | 86% |
| China | Western Pacific | 77.6 years | 68.6 years | 88% |
| United States | Americas | 76.4 years | 63.9 years | 84% |
| Brazil | Americas | 72.4 years | 61.8 years | 85% |
| India | South-East Asia | 67.3 years | 58.1 years | 86% |
| Nigeria | Africa | 63.4 years | 54.9 years | 87% |
| South Africa | Africa | 61.5 years | 52.8 years | 86% |