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China vs Indonesia Life expectancy
China overtook Indonesia in 1962. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 140% of China’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (94%).
| Year | China | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 33.42 | 46.84 | 140% |
| 1970 | 56.82 | 53.25 | 94% |
| 1980 | 64.24 | 58.7 | 91% |
| 1990 | 68.16 | 63.25 | 93% |
| 2000 | 72.29 | 66.29 | 92% |
| 2010 | 75.67 | 68.36 | 90% |
| 2020 | 78.02 | 68.82 | 88% |
| 2024 | 78.02 | 71.29 | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Indonesia in Life expectancy?
In 1962. China’s published Life expectancy rose above Indonesia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Indonesia compare today?
China is ahead: 78.02 against 71.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 91% 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: