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Countries Where People Live The Longest

15 May 2024

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In our quest for a longer life, a few pockets of the world emerge as oases of longevity, where residents defy the odds with exceptional lifespans

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Let's take a look at countries where people live the longest, according to a report by Insider Monkey

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Hong Kong topped the list with average life span of 85.83 years. A baby born in the country is expected to live more than 85 years

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Macao took the second spot. The average life of people in the country has increased from 59.8 to 85.6 years between 1950 and 2024

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Japan is among the top 5 countries with the highest life expectancy in the world. The average life expectancy is 84.95 years

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Switzerland is one of the highest life expectancies in the world with an average of 84.38 years 

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Singapore stood at number 5 with 84.27 years of average life expectancy

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Life expectancy in Italy has seen a positive trend over the last few years with an average of 84.2 years

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South Korea took the number seven spot with 84.14 years of average life expectancy

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