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Canada vs Australia Life expectancy
Australia overtook Canada in 1993. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 100% of Australia’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 1994 (100%).
| Year | Canada | Australia | Australia as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 70.82 | 71.13 | 100% |
| 1970 | 71.02 | 72.7 | 102% |
| 1980 | 74.33 | 75.1 | 101% |
| 1990 | 76.99 | 77.44 | 101% |
| 2000 | 79.23 | 79.17 | 100% |
| 2010 | 81.7 | 81.32 | 100% |
| 2020 | 83.2 | 81.53 | 98% |
| 2024 | 83.05 | 82.11 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Canada in Life expectancy?
In 1993. Australia’s published Life expectancy rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 83.05 against 82.11 — 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: