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France vs Brazil Life expectancy
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 76% of France’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 92%.
| Year | France | Brazil | Brazil as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.87 | 53.16 | 76% |
| 1970 | 71.66 | 57.34 | 80% |
| 1980 | 74.05 | 61.82 | 83% |
| 1990 | 76.6 | 65.86 | 86% |
| 2000 | 79.06 | 69.58 | 88% |
| 2010 | 81.66 | 73.78 | 90% |
| 2020 | 82.18 | 74.51 | 91% |
| 2024 | 82.98 | 76.02 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Brazil in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. France has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do France and Brazil compare today?
France is ahead: 82.98 against 76.02 — 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: