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Canada vs Mexico Life expectancy
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 75% of Canada’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (92%).
| Year | Canada | Mexico | Mexico as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 53.57 | 75% |
| 1970 | 72.7 | 58.89 | 81% |
| 1980 | 75.1 | 64.28 | 86% |
| 1990 | 77.44 | 69.03 | 89% |
| 2000 | 79.17 | 72.56 | 92% |
| 2010 | 81.32 | 73.72 | 91% |
| 2020 | 81.53 | 70.45 | 86% |
| 2024 | 82.11 | 75.26 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Mexico in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Canada and Mexico compare today?
Canada is ahead: 82.11 against 75.26 — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: