Morocco has been ranked 119th worldwide in terms of life expectancy, with an average of 76 years, according to a recent report published by Voronoi, a data analysis and rankings platform. Life expectancy is considered a key indicator of public health, nutrition, and lifestyle in any country.
The platform highlighted that in many African countries, life expectancy remains below 60 years—about 20 years lower than the average in Western Europe, where it exceeds 80 years. The report attributed this stark gap to difficult living conditions in some African regions, including malnutrition, lack of sanitation, and widespread violence.
It further explained that the most significant disparities in life expectancy between African populations and those in high-income countries are seen among children under five and adults over 60.
These age groups require specialized healthcare, which is often lacking. However, the report emphasized that such care doesn’t have to be expensive; even basic access to antibiotics can prevent many premature deaths, thereby boosting overall life expectancy.
At the top of the global ranking was the Principality of Monaco, with the world’s highest life expectancy at 87 years, followed by San Marino and Hong Kong at 86 years each. Asian countries like Japan and South Korea also scored high, with citizens living up to an average of 85 years.
In contrast, several African nations occupied the lowest positions on the list. The Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Lesotho reported life expectancies around 58 years, while Nigeria and Chad ranked last with averages not exceeding 55 years. The ranking was based on data from the World Health Organization.
Regionally, life expectancy in North Africa varied. Egypt recorded an average of 72 years, Libya 73 years, and Algeria 77 years. Mauritania lagged behind with only 63 years. Among Arab League countries, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar topped the list, each with a life expectancy of 83 years.
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