Read? Singaporeans’ average life expectancy forecast to rise to 85.4 years in 2040: Study CW8888: Did you get your FI, FIRE or FIRe number right based on your assumption? SINGAPORE: Singaporeans will be living longer lives in 2040, according to a study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). The result of the study released on Wednesday (Oct 17), ranks Singapore third in the world, with an average life expectancy of 85.4 years in the year 2040. Those living in Spain are forecast to have the longest life expectancy, at 85.8 years, followed closely by Japan at 85.7 years. The United States is forecast to drop the most in ranking among high-income countries, from 43 in 2016, to 64 in 2040. Average lifespans in the US is only expected to increase 1.1 years. Overall, all countries are "likely to experience at least a slight increase in lifespans", says the report. The increase in Singaporeans' life expectancy can be attributed to its health system and how key health ......