Morocco Ranked 91st Globally in Life Expectancy
Morocco ranks 91st globally in life expectancy, with citizens living on average to 75.68 years, according to recent statistics compiled by Worldometers. This figure reflects relatively favorable health conditions in the country, though there is still room for improvement, especially for the aging population.
Across the African continent, life expectancy remains low in many countries. However, North Africa stands out with slightly better outcomes. The average in the subregion is about 74 years, with Algeria and Tunisia leading at 76 years each, followed by Morocco at 75, Libya at 73, and Egypt close behind at 72.
Despite this progress, these numbers remain well below those of Western Europe, where life expectancy commonly exceeds 80 years — what many health experts consider a global standard.
Life expectancy is often used as a measure of a population's overall health, quality of life, and access to essential services like nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation. The healthier a population's diet and lifestyle, the longer its expected lifespan.
At the top of the global rankings, Monaco holds the highest life expectancy at 87 years, with Saint Martin and Hong Kong following at 86-years. These are relatively small, affluent territories with strong healthcare infrastructure and high living standards.
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Among Asian countries, Japan and South Korea stand out, with average life spans reaching 85 years. In the Arab world, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar report the highest life expectancy at 83 years—leading the region in this metric.
In contrast, much of sub-Saharan Africa struggles with significantly lower life expectancies, largely due to chronic issues like food insecurity, inadequate healthcare, poor sanitation, and persistent conflict.
At the lower end of the chart are countries such as Somalia, life expectancy is around 59 years. Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan follow closely at 58 years, while Chad and Nigeria rank at the bottom, with figures below 55 years.
This wide disparity—up to 25 years difference between the highest- and lowest-ranking countries—underscores the deep inequalities in global health outcomes and access to essential resources.
On a global level, the statistics also note a disparity in life expectancy between genders, with women having a life expectancy of 76.2 years on average, while men are expected to live for 70.9 years, resulting in a gap of approximately 5.3 years. Tags: MoroccoMorocco life expectancyNorth Africa
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