Life expectancy varies greatly around the world. See which countries have the highest and lowest life expectancy.

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Back in 1950, the global average life expectancy was just 48 years. Today, it has risen to 72.6 and is projected to climb into the high 80s by 2050. Check out this video to see the top ten countries ...

Global life expectancy increased by five years between 2000 and 2015, the World Health Organization said Thursday, crediting progress in Africa against HIV, AIDS and malaria. The gains made over the ...

Global life expectancy rebounded in 2022 after a two-year decline, though it has yet to recover to its 2019 peak, according to the latest data from the World Bank. The average lifespan worldwide ...