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Brazil vs Spain Life expectancy
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 77% of Spain’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 2015 (91%).
| Year | Brazil | Spain | Spain as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.11 | 53.16 | 77% |
| 1970 | 72.03 | 57.34 | 80% |
| 1980 | 75.35 | 61.82 | 82% |
| 1990 | 76.84 | 65.86 | 86% |
| 2000 | 78.97 | 69.58 | 88% |
| 2010 | 81.63 | 73.78 | 90% |
| 2020 | 82.23 | 74.51 | 91% |
| 2024 | 83.89 | 76.02 | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Brazil in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Brazil and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 83.89 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: