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Canada vs Netherlands Life expectancy
Canada overtook Netherlands in 1984. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 103% of Canada’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 100%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (100%).
| Year | Canada | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 73.39 | 103% |
| 1970 | 72.7 | 73.59 | 101% |
| 1980 | 75.1 | 75.74 | 101% |
| 1990 | 77.44 | 76.88 | 99% |
| 2000 | 79.17 | 77.99 | 99% |
| 2010 | 81.32 | 80.7 | 99% |
| 2020 | 81.53 | 81.36 | 100% |
| 2024 | 82.11 | 81.97 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass Netherlands in Life expectancy?
In 1984. Canada’s published Life expectancy rose above Netherlands’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Netherlands compare today?
Canada is ahead: 82.11 against 81.97 — the trailing economy stands at about 100% 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: