10 African countries with the highest life expectancy

Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the highest life expectancy.
The list is courtesy of United Nations.
The life expectancy in Africa for example, has increased on average by 10 years per person in the past two decades.

At the heart of this enigmatic narrative lies the concept of life expectancy, a powerful metric that offers a glimpse into the overall health and well-being of a population.

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It serves as a compass guiding us through the waters of existence, measuring the average years a person born in a specific region can expect to live under current conditions. Importantly, improvements in life expectancy despite being exclusive to particular countries are a landmark sign of progress.

Take Africa for example, the life expectancy has increased on average by 10 years per person in the past two decades, according to the United Nations. The sharp rise during the period is a testament to the region’s drive for improved health and well-being of the population.

In its World Population Prospect for 2022, the intergovernmental organisation revealed a newborn is expected to live over 77 years in Algeria. Cabo Verde, Tunisia, and Mauritius followed, with a life expectancy of 76 years.

Here are the 10 African countries with the highest life expectancy according to the United Nations:

Rank	Country	Life expectancy
1	Algeria	77 years
2	Capo Verde	76 years
3	Tunisia	76 years
4	Morocco	75 years
5	Mauritius	75 years
6	Seychelles	75 years
7	Libya	73 years
8	Western Sahara	71 years
9	Egypt	70 years
10	Senegal	69 years