Life Expectancy Around the World Quiz
Which country has the highest life expectancy?
- Monaco, with an average life expectancy of 89.4 years.
What is the current global average life expectancy?
- 73 years, according to the World Health Organization.
Which of the following regions has the lowest life expectancy?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, with an average life expectancy of 61 years.
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
- Heart disease, which accounts for approximately 31% of all deaths worldwide.
Which country has the highest infant mortality rate?
- Sierra Leone, with an infant mortality rate of 80.1 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Which of the following factors can impact life expectancy?
- Sadly, humans are affected by a wide variety of issues that influence how long they live, including genetics, lifestyle, and how easy healthcare is to access.
Which country has the lowest life expectancy in the world?
- Central African Republic, with an average life expectancy of 54 years.
Which gender typically has a longer life expectancy?
- The average life expectancy for females worldwide is 75 years, while for males it is 70 years.
Which country has the largest gap in life expectancy between men and women?
- Georgia, with a gap of approximately 10.13 years between men and women.
Which of the following countries has seen the greatest increase in life expectancy over the past 20 years?
- South Korea, with life expectancy rates consistently growing swiftly over the past 20-some years.
