Life Expectancy in 2025

The United States and Global Rankings

Introduction
As of 2025, the United States ranks 48th globally in life expectancy, with an average lifespan of 79.46 years (Worldometer, 2025). Despite its status as an economic and technological powerhouse, the U.S. falls short when compared to nations like Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland, where life expectancies surpass 84 years. These rankings highlight critical differences in healthcare systems, lifestyle choices, and socio-economic conditions that influence longevity. This article explores the life expectancy rankings and what they reveal about global health trends.

Here is a list of the top 50 countries by life expectancy:

1. Hong Kong: 85.63 years
2. Japan: 84.85 years
3. South Korea: 84.43 years
4. French Polynesia: 84.19 years
5. Switzerland: 84.09 years
6. Australia: 84.07 years
7. Italy: 83.87 years
8. Singapore: 83.86 years
9. Spain: 83.80 years
10. Réunion: 83.67 years
11. Malta: 83.47 years
12. Norway: 83.46 years
13. France: 83.46 years
14. Sweden: 83.42 years
15. Macao: 83.23 years
16. United Arab Emirates: 83.07 years
17. Iceland: 83.01 years
18. Martinique: 82.74 years
19. Israel: 82.73 years
20. Canada: 82.72 years
21. Ireland: 82.58 years
22. Portugal: 82.55 years
23. Qatar: 82.52 years
24. Luxembourg: 82.36 years
25. Netherlands: 82.30 years
26. Belgium: 82.27 years
27. New Zealand: 82.25 years
28. Guadeloupe: 82.24 years
29. Austria: 82.12 years
30. Denmark: 82.09 years
31. Finland: 82.08 years
32. Greece: 82.03 years
33. Puerto Rico: 81.90 years
34. Cyprus: 81.82 years
35. Slovenia: 81.78 years
36. Germany: 81.54 years
37. United Kingdom: 81.45 years
38. Bahrain: 81.42 years
39. Chile: 81.36 years
40. Maldives: 81.29 years
41. Costa Rica: 81.00 years
42. Taiwan: 80.75 years
43. Kuwait: 80.60 years
44. Oman: 80.25 years
45. Czech Republic (Czechia): 79.97 years
46. Albania: 79.78 years
47. Panama: 79.78 years
48. United States: 79.46 years
49. Estonia: 79.31 years
50. Saudi Arabia: 78.98 years

Conclusion
The 2025 global life expectancy rankings serve as a stark reminder of the disparities in health outcomes between countries. For the United States, achieving higher life expectancy will require addressing systemic healthcare issues, reducing lifestyle-related health risks, and improving access to quality healthcare for all citizens. By learning from top-ranking nations, the U.S. can strive toward better health outcomes and a longer, healthier life for its population.

Keywords: life expectancy, global health, healthcare disparities, longevity, U.S. rankings

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References

Worldometer. (2025). Life expectancy by country and in the world (2025). Retrieved from https://www.worldometers.info/demographics/life-expectancy/.