Top 10 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy in 2026
Updated: 2026-08-24#186.73 years
Monaco
Monaco has the world's highest life expectancy at birth at 86.73 years.
#286.03 years
San Marino
San Marino ranks second at 86.03 years.
#385.90 years
Hong Kong
Hong Kong ranks third with life expectancy of 85.90 years.
#485.15 years
Japan
Japan ranks fourth at 85.15 years.
#584.64 years
South Korea
South Korea ranks fifth at 84.64 years.
#684.63 years
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Barthelemy ranks sixth at 84.63 years.
#784.46 years
Andorra
Andorra ranks seventh at 84.46 years.
#884.44 years
French Polynesia
French Polynesia ranks eighth at 84.44 years.
#984.37 years
Switzerland
Switzerland ranks ninth at 84.37 years.
#1084.34 years
Australia
Australia completes the top 10 at 84.34 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest life expectancy in 2026?▼
Monaco ranks first with a life expectancy of 86.73 years at birth.
Which Asian country has the highest life expectancy?▼
Hong Kong ranks third globally at 85.90 years, followed by Japan at 85.15 years and South Korea at 84.64 years.