Longer life spans are more common in these 25 nations: Take a look to find out the US's standing.
Title: The World's Top 25 Countrys with the Longest Life Expectancy: A Chilling Reality for the U.S.
Here's the skinny on the nations with the longest lifespans. If you're from the USA, you might wanna sit down for this.
By 2024, the global life expectancy will hit 73 years. While that's still young, it's a marked improvement over the 2000 average of 66 years. But some countries are even outperforming that standard - and guess which one ain't in the top 25? Yup, you guessed it.
A few countries eke out impressive longevity: Monaco leads the pack with men living to geezers of 84.6 years and women clocking in at a whopping 88.6. San Marino and Hong Kong aren't too far behind, boasting an average life expectancy of 85.8 and 85.6, respectively.
Wanna know something even more heart-wrenching? The States didn't even make the top 25.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, we're averaging at a mere 79.3 years.
The Long and Short of It
Here's the list, hotshot:
- 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
16 of the 25 are European. Canada was the only North American country to make the cut.
The study shows that life expectancy is closely tied to the quality of life and overall well-being of a country. And get this - most of the top 25 countries have high healthcare expenditure per capita.
As you scrutinize the rankings, it becomes apparent that women's life expectancy generally surpasses that of men, with the ladies outliving the guys by an average of 4 years. This discrepancy is due to both biological and behavioral factors. Ladies are less likely to adopt "risky behaviors" like smoking and substance abuse than gentlemen.
A Bright Spot in a Not-So-Bright Picture
Good news for Yanks, though: New York City takes the cake as the happiest city in the U.S.
But let's be honest - we've got a way to go before we catch up with the big leagues.
Despite the United States not making the top 25 countries with the longest life expectancy, there are positives to focus on in terms of health and wellness. Mental health and overall well-being, which are factors influencing life expectancy, can be improved through lifestyle choices and seeking professional help when needed. For instance, avoiding risky behaviors, such as smoking and excessive substance use, can contribute positively to mental health and physical health, leading to improved life expectancy. Additionally, prioritizing self-care and seeking support for mental health issues can also enhance overall well-being, contributing to a longer and healthier life.
