Lengthier lifespans experienced in these 25 nations; discovery of U.S. position within this ranking might surprise.
Yo, check out this pickle! The Visual Capitalist dropped a bombshell about the top 25 countries with the longest lives and, well, if you're from the good ol' USA, it ain't pretty. By 2024, the global average life expectancy is gonna hit 73 years, but back in 2000 it was only 66 - so at least we're making progress, right?
But here's the kicker: the people living it up in Monaco have it made, dawg. Men dwell there until 84.6 years old, and the ladies kick it for 88.6. That gives them an impressive average life expectancy of 86.5 years. Close behind Monaco are San Marino and Hong Kong, with 85.8 and 85.6 years respectively. We're talking historic life expectancy stuff here, folks!
Too bad the US is nowhere to be found in this elite club. According to the North American Community Hub, our average life expectancy is only 79.25 years.
So, how do these countries keep living for so long? Let me spill some secrets. These places tend to boast top-notch healthcare, wealthy populations, great lifestyle choices like a balanced diet, physical activity, and steering clear of smokes and substances. Plus, they've got the good stuff going on in the hygiene and environmental departments. Oh, and there's something about their genes too.
Let's take a quick look at the top 25 countries with the highest life expectancy:
- Monaco: 86.5 years
- San Marino: 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
These countries represent a diverse mix of continents, but 16 of 'em are hanging out in Europe - with Canada being the only North American to make the top 25.
The study points out that the life expectancy is closely linked to a country's overall quality of life and well-being. So it's no surprise that many of these countries spend a lot of money on healthcare per person.
Look closer, and you'll see that the gals tend to live longer than the boys in these countries. On average, the women in the top 25 are living four years more than the men. That's a combination of biological factors and the fact that ladies are less likely to engage in risky behavior.
On a lighter note, according to a new study, NYC is the happiest city in the US – talk about contrast, huh? So while our life expectancy ain't the best, we've got that going for us, which is nice.
Despite the high life expectancy in many countries, the United States lags behind with an average of 79.25 years. Interestingly, countries with the highest life expectancy, such as Monaco, San Marino, and Hong Kong, have strong health-and-wellness sectors, including top-notch healthcare, wealthy populations, balanced diet, physical activity, and avoidance of harmful substances. A feverish focus on health-and-wellness and science could potentially boost the US's life expectancy.
