Would you like to live to a ripe old age? Pack your bags and move to one of these countries. In compiling life expectancy data, by far the most important factor is wealth; people with money tend to eat healthier, not smoke, and drink less. They also have access to the good health care. Adding to their longevity, these countries have lower rates of violent crime and civil unrest. The countries listed have the highest average life expectancies in the world as of 2009. Shown is the average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in that country in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. The entry includes total population as well as the male and female components. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. In case you’re wondering, the United States of America ranked 50th, Kuwait was the highest ranking Arab country coming in 53rd, the longest life expectancy in South America was Chile in 56th place, and the best ranked country on the African continent was Algeria finishing 92nd.
- 1. Macau – 84.36
- 2. Andorra – 82.51
- 3. Japan – 82.12
- 4. Singapore – 81.98
- 5. San Marino – 81.97
- 6. Hong Kong – 81.86
- 7. Australia – 81.63
- 8. Canada – 81.23
- 9. France – 80. 98
- 10. Sweden – 80. 86
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OH, Canada! We’re on yet another top ten list! The United States at 50th? I guess it makes sense…. look at how they all freak out when they triy to make the health care system better. They’re called Nazi Socilaists!! Americans are so funny, in a mindless robot kind of way.
The cost of a long full life is taxes!! All of these countries are taxed more than all those who come after it in the list. So… what’ll it be? High Taxes? Or knock a few years off your life?
It’s truly amazing that the United States, the richest country in the world comes in 50th! Somethings wrong there.