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Brazil vs Mexico Life expectancy
Brazil overtook Mexico in 2010. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 101% of Brazil’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 2010 (100%).
| Year | Brazil | Mexico | Mexico as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.16 | 53.57 | 101% |
| 1970 | 57.34 | 58.89 | 103% |
| 1980 | 61.82 | 64.28 | 104% |
| 1990 | 65.86 | 69.03 | 105% |
| 2000 | 69.58 | 72.56 | 104% |
| 2010 | 73.78 | 73.72 | 100% |
| 2020 | 74.51 | 70.45 | 95% |
| 2024 | 76.02 | 75.26 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Mexico in Life expectancy?
In 2010. Brazil’s published Life expectancy rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Brazil and Mexico compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 76.02 against 75.26 — the trailing economy stands at about 99% 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: