Where can I find a global life expectancy table?

Question

I've found good information on specific countries and demographics, but I can't seem to find global numbers. I know that the world life expectancy is around 71.0, but I'm trying to get a percentile breakdown in the form of something like an actuarial life table.

I've checked out sources like the WHO and the Worldbank, but it doesn't really give me the data I'm looking for. I want something that is in a format similar to the SSA life table.

Answer 1

You can explore the following links:

• http://205.207.175.93/hdi/ReportFolders/ReportFolders.aspx?IF_ActivePath=P,21
• http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/mortality/lewk3.htm
• http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/life-expectancy.htm

The WHO and World Bank can provide the data in your desired format if you reach out to the contact associated with the dataset.