1. Which country in Southeast Asia has the longest life expectancy?

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  • Singapore
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According to the United Nations' 2024 World Population Prospects report, the average life expectancy of Singaporeans is 84, the highest in Southeast Asia and the 12th highest in the world.

Nikkei Asia notes that the average life expectancy of Singaporeans has increased thanks to their advanced healthcare system. An efficient public-private healthcare system, preventive health policies, and a healthy lifestyle contribute to people living longer.

2. What is the life expectancy of Vietnamese people compared to other countries in Southeast Asia?

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The average life expectancy of Vietnamese people is 74.7 years, ranking 5th in Southeast Asia, after Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brunei.

According to data from the General Statistics Office, Vietnamese women live approximately 5 years longer than men on average. In 2024, the average life expectancy for women was 77.3 years, while for men it was 72.3 years.

Life expectancy also varies across geographical regions. In the Central Highlands and the northern mountainous midland region, the average life expectancy is approximately 72-72.8 years; while in the Southeast, Red River Delta, and Mekong Delta regions, the average life expectancy is 75.7-76.5 years.

3. Which country has the longest life expectancy in the world?

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  • Monaca
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The average life expectancy in Monaco is 87 years, the highest in the world, according to data from the Monaco Institute of Statistics and Economic Research (IMSEE). Broken down by gender, Monaco men have an average life expectancy of 84, while women exceed 90.

In terms of the proportion of people living over 100 years old, Monaco also has the highest rate in the world with nearly 950 people per 100,000 inhabitants, far surpassing countries and regions known for their longevity. For example, Japan and Uruguay have 98 and 85 centenarians per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively.

The UK ranks 32nd globally, with nearly 26 centenarians per 100,000 inhabitants. The US is lower, at 46th, with a rate of around 20 centenarians per 100,000 inhabitants.

4. What is the current age of the world's oldest person?

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The Gerontology Research Group (GRC) – a global non-profit scientific organization – has confirmed that Ethel Caterham is currently the world's oldest person, following the death of Brazilian nun and teacher Inah Canabarro in April 2025 at the age of 116.

Ethel Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in Shipton Bellinger, Hampshire (England). She grew up in Tidworth and has lived in a nursing home in Surrey for over 50 years. Therefore, she is currently 116 years and 158 days old.

5. Which country holds the record for the longest-living person ever recorded in history?

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According to Guinness World Records, the title of oldest person ever recorded in history belongs to French woman Jeanne Calment. She died in 1997, at the age of 122 years and 164 days.

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