Life expectancy is often used as a measure of economic development and social stability.

It is often an indicator of the quality of available healthcare, access to proper nutrition, and the general living conditions of a population.

The average life expectancy of Africans in 20024 was 64.38 years, an increase of 0.45% on the previous year.

This increase is mostly a result of better healthcare infrastructure and access to vaccines, as well as advancements in the fight against diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.

Algeria led the way among African countries, with life expectancy at 77.13 years.

At the other end of the scale, the country with the lowest life expectancy was Chad, where people live on average to 53 years.

Below is a list of the top ten countries with the highest life expectancy in Africa.

1. Algeria: the country has a population of 45.61 million as of 2023 with a life expectancy of 77.13 years

2. Morocco: Famous for its eclectic mix of cultures that merge Arab, Moorish, African, and European influences. Average life expectancy is 74.97 years.

3. Cape Verde: The island country and archipelago archipelagic of West Africa has a life expectancy of 74.72 years.

4. Tunisia: People live on average to 74.26 years in this popular tourist destination.

5. Seychelles: Consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, the island state boasts a population of just 119,773 people. It has a life expectancy of 73.85 years.

6. Mauritius: The country has just reached an agreement with the UK over the sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago. Life expectancy here is 73.51

7. Libya: Once ruled over by Colonel Gaddafi,Libya descended into political chaos after his death. Despite the recent turmoil, the average life expectancy is still 72.15 years.

8. Egypt: The land of the pharaohs and a popular tourist destination for Brits, the country is also famous for being the birth place of football superstar Mo Salah. Life expectancy currently runs at 70.16.

9. São Tomé and Príncipe: Located close to the equator and home to a Pleistocene volcano. Islanders live on average to 68.79 years.

10. Senegal: Winners of the African Cup of Nations in 2021, the country has a life expectancy of 67.91 years.