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Brazil vs South Korea Life expectancy
South Korea overtook Brazil in 1966. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 99% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 1966 (100%).
| Year | Brazil | South Korea | South Korea as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 53.16 | 99% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 57.34 | 92% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 61.82 | 94% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 65.86 | 92% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 69.58 | 92% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 73.78 | 92% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 74.51 | 89% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 76.02 | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Brazil in Life expectancy?
In 1966. South Korea’s published Life expectancy rose above Brazil’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Brazil and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 76.02 — the trailing economy stands at about 91% 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: