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Australia vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Australia has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 72% of Australia’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (94%).
| Year | Australia | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 70.82 | 50.8 | 72% |
| 1970 | 71.02 | 56.7 | 80% |
| 1980 | 74.33 | 62.74 | 84% |
| 1990 | 76.99 | 67.83 | 88% |
| 2000 | 79.23 | 71.93 | 91% |
| 2010 | 81.7 | 74.96 | 92% |
| 2020 | 83.2 | 76.53 | 92% |
| 2024 | 83.05 | 77.42 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Turkiye in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Australia has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Australia and Turkiye compare today?
Australia is ahead: 83.05 against 77.42 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% of the leader.
Are these Life expectancy figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — years — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: