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Canada vs South Korea Life expectancy
South Korea overtook Canada in 2015. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 132% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (100%).
| Year | Canada | South Korea | South Korea as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 71.13 | 132% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 72.7 | 117% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 75.1 | 114% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 77.44 | 108% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 79.17 | 104% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 81.32 | 102% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 81.53 | 98% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 82.11 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Canada in Life expectancy?
In 2015. South Korea’s published Life expectancy rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 82.11 — the trailing economy stands at about 98% 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: