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Brazil vs Indonesia Life expectancy
Brazil has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 88% of Brazil’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 94%, and the pair was closest in 1993 (97%).
| Year | Brazil | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.16 | 46.84 | 88% |
| 1970 | 57.34 | 53.25 | 93% |
| 1980 | 61.82 | 58.7 | 95% |
| 1990 | 65.86 | 63.25 | 96% |
| 2000 | 69.58 | 66.29 | 95% |
| 2010 | 73.78 | 68.36 | 93% |
| 2020 | 74.51 | 68.82 | 92% |
| 2024 | 76.02 | 71.29 | 94% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Indonesia in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Brazil has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Brazil and Indonesia compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 76.02 against 71.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 94% 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: