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China vs Turkiye Life expectancy
China overtook Turkiye in 1970. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 152% of China’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 1970 (100%).
| Year | China | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 33.42 | 50.8 | 152% |
| 1970 | 56.82 | 56.7 | 100% |
| 1980 | 64.24 | 62.74 | 98% |
| 1990 | 68.16 | 67.83 | 100% |
| 2000 | 72.29 | 71.93 | 100% |
| 2010 | 75.67 | 74.96 | 99% |
| 2020 | 78.02 | 76.53 | 98% |
| 2024 | 78.02 | 77.42 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Turkiye in Life expectancy?
In 1970. China’s published Life expectancy rose above Turkiye’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Turkiye compare today?
China is ahead: 78.02 against 77.42 — the trailing economy stands at about 99% 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: