Life expectancy increased in all countries of the world
Our World in Data, 2015
Abstract
Life expectancy has increased in all countries worldwide. In 1800, global life expectancy was highly unequal, with people living in India and South Korea expected to live around 25 years, while those living in Belgium had the highest life expectancy of just 40 years. By 1950, life expectancy had increased in all countries, but significant disparities remained between developed and developing countries. In 2012, this divide had narrowed, with many former developing countries experiencing rapid progress. As a result, global health inequality has decreased markedly, with the world transitioning from extreme inequality to greater equality on a much higher level of life expectancy. – AI-generated abstract.