Arab countries ranked by ... average life expectancy

Age is not just a number in the Arab world. In fact, it's become a basis for phrases used in our everyday language.

One example is the usage of the phrase "3a2bel el 100" when wishing someone a happy birthday as if aging is somehow synonymous with happiness. But, the average life expectancy in the Arab world is not placed anywhere near the 100+ range. 

Data compiled by the World Bank, derived from male and female life expectancy at birth, reveals the average age Arabs live up to. Note that Palestine is not among the countries explored by the World Bank. 

Let's take a look at the average life expectancy ranking below: 

According to data provided by the World Bank, Lebanon's average life expectancy has increased slightly over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 63 years old. 

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 79 years old, the highest in the Arab world.

Qatar's average life expectancy has increased slightly over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 61 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 78 years old.

The UAE, Bahrain, and Oman have an average life expectancy of 77 years old. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in each respective country was as follows: 

• UAE: 52 years old
• Bahrain: 52 years old
• Oman: 43 years old

Morocco and Algeria have an average life expectancy of 76 years old. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in each respective country was as follows: 

• Morocco: 48 years old 
• Algeria: 46 years old

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Tunisia have an average life expectancy of 75 years old. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in each respective country was as follows: 

• Saudi Arabia: 46 years old
• Kuwait: 61 years old 
• Tunisia: 42 years old 

Jordan's average life expectancy has increased over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 53 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 74 years old.

Libya's average life expectancy has nearly doubled over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 43 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 72 years old.

Egypt's average life expectancy has increased over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 48 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 71 years old.

Syria and Iraq have an average life expectancy of 70 years old. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in each respective country was as follows: 

• Syria: 52 years old
• Iraq: 48 years old 

Yemen's average life expectancy has nearly doubled over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 34 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 65 years old.

Sudan's average life expectancy has increased over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 48 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 64 years old.

Comoros and Mauritania have an average life expectancy of 63 years old. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in each respective country was as follows: 

• Comoros: 41 years old 
• Mauritania: 43 years old

Djibouti's average life expectancy has increased over the past few decades. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 44 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 62 years old.

Somalia's average life expectancy has increased slightly over the past few decades but remains relatively low in comparison with other Arab countries. In the 1960s, the average life expectancy in the country was 37 years old.

As of 2015, the average life expectancy in the country went up to 56 years old.