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Canada vs Spain Life expectancy
Spain overtook Canada in 1980. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 103% of Spain’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 1995 (100%).
| Year | Canada | Spain | Spain as % of Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.11 | 71.13 | 103% |
| 1970 | 72.03 | 72.7 | 101% |
| 1980 | 75.35 | 75.1 | 100% |
| 1990 | 76.84 | 77.44 | 101% |
| 2000 | 78.97 | 79.17 | 100% |
| 2010 | 81.63 | 81.32 | 100% |
| 2020 | 82.23 | 81.53 | 99% |
| 2024 | 83.89 | 82.11 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Canada in Life expectancy?
In 1980. Spain’s published Life expectancy rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Canada and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 83.89 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
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