Life expectancy by country 2011
Bermuda
Rank: No. 20
Bermuda, a British territory in the Atlantic Ocean, is a popular vacation spot for many. A low infant mortality rate and a good health care system help keep the life expectancy for Bermudians high.
Anguilla
Rank: No. 19
This British territory, located in the Caribbean is a popular honeymoon spot. Although small, those that live in the country live a long time.
Iceland
Rank: No. 18
Low pollution, a low infant mortality rate and a good health care system, largely paid for by taxes, help contribute to a high life expectancy for the people of Iceland
Israel
Rank: No. 17
Perhaps one of the more surprising countries to make the list, Israel's health care system contributes to its high life expectancy.
Sweden
Rank: No. 16
Sweden's health care system, where the population has equal access to services, and the low tobacco use of its people help contribute to people living longer.
Switzerland
Rank: No. 15
Switzerland's low infant mortality rate and universal health care contribute to the high life expectancy of its people.
Spain
Rank: No. 14
Do those daily siestas add to the life expectancy of the people of Spain? Possibly. A decreased infant mortality rate also helps
France
Rank: No. 13
The average life expectancy for women in France helps bring up the average for the entire country, since French men don't live as long
Canada
Rank: No. 12
Canada's health care system adds to the high life expectancy of its people. The average lifespan for women is also quite a bit longer than men, helping to raise the country's overall average.
Jersey Island
Rank: No. 11
This small island a British Crown Dependency, has a low infant mortality rate adding to the longer lives of its people.
Italy
Rank: No. 10
A slow-paced lifestyle, especially by the people of the Marche region, seems to contribute to high life expectancy for Italians. Fresh, organic food may also be a factor.
Australia
Rank: No. 9
A universal health care system (read more) and a decrease in a deady habit lands Australia on this list.
Hong Kong
Rank: No. 8
Although Hong Kong's pollution level is high residents eat healthy and exercise often adding years to their lives.
Republic of Singapore
Rank: No. 7
Singapore is a wealthy nation and their health care system offers additional support for the elderly.
Guernsey
Rank: No. 6
Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel, is an extremely wealthy island. Residents eat well and have access to good health care.
Japan
Rank: No. 5
Japan has a very low obesity rate as most people dine on vegetables, fish, rice and noodles
Andorra
Rank: No. 4
Andorra located between Spain and France is No. 4 on the list, based on the Andorrans diet and the fact that they get plenty of exercise.
San Marino
Rank: No. 3
This small European state has a very low child mortality rate. Residents also tend to work in offices rather than in heavy industry, which impacts lifespan.
Macau
Rank: No. 2
Macau a former Portuguese settlement has a strong health care system, which helps it land high on the list.
Monaco
Rank: No. 1
Monaco the world's second-smallest country, lands in the No. 1 spot. The people of Monaco are typically wealthy, eat a healthy Mediterranean diet and have low stress.
Source: msn
