We've already posted about the news, based on a WHO report, that average life expectancy in Africa has risen by nearly 10 years since 2000 (see 09:02 entry).
But within the continent (and within countries) there is still a big spread.
Algeria sits at the top of the list with an average life expectancy of 75.6 years.
Sierra Leone is at the bottom with 50.1 years.
North Africa and the continent's island nations seem to be doing particularly well.
Here are the top ten:
Algeria - 75.6
Tunisia - 75.3
Mauritius - 74.6
Morocco - 74.3
Cape Verde - 73.3
Seychelles - 73.2
Libya - 72.7
Egypt - 70.9
Sao Tome - 67.5
Senegal - 66.7
Ethiopia is 16th on the list with an average life expectancy of 64.8 years, Kenya is 22nd with 63.4, Ghana is 25th with 62.4, Somalia is 47th with 55 and Nigeria is 48th with 54.5.
But within the continent (and within countries) there is still a big spread.
Algeria sits at the top of the list with an average life expectancy of 75.6 years.
Sierra Leone is at the bottom with 50.1 years.
North Africa and the continent's island nations seem to be doing particularly well.
Here are the top ten:
Algeria - 75.6
Tunisia - 75.3
Mauritius - 74.6
Morocco - 74.3
Cape Verde - 73.3
Seychelles - 73.2
Libya - 72.7
Egypt - 70.9
Sao Tome - 67.5
Senegal - 66.7
Ethiopia is 16th on the list with an average life expectancy of 64.8 years, Kenya is 22nd with 63.4, Ghana is 25th with 62.4, Somalia is 47th with 55 and Nigeria is 48th with 54.5.
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