Switzerland vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Life expectancy at birth
Switzerland
83.33
in 2021
Western Pacific (WHO region)
77.42
in 2021
Switzerland rank
4th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
2nd
Life expectancy at birth over time
- Switzerland
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 83.33 against 77.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 5.91.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 4th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 2nd of 184 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.95 | 73.4 | 7.54 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 82.8 | 76.55 | 6.24 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 83.03 | 77.56 | 5.47 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy at birth, Switzerland or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Switzerland, at 83.33 against 77.42 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life expectancy at birth between Switzerland and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 5.91, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Switzerland and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for life expectancy at birth?
- Switzerland ranks 4th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 2nd of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Life expectancy at birth (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.