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France vs Canada Life expectancy
France overtook Canada in 2004. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 102% of France’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 1998 (100%).
| Year | France | Canada | Canada as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.87 | 71.13 | 102% |
| 1970 | 71.66 | 72.7 | 101% |
| 1980 | 74.05 | 75.1 | 101% |
| 1990 | 76.6 | 77.44 | 101% |
| 2000 | 79.06 | 79.17 | 100% |
| 2010 | 81.66 | 81.32 | 100% |
| 2020 | 82.18 | 81.53 | 99% |
| 2024 | 82.98 | 82.11 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Canada in Life expectancy?
In 2004. France’s published Life expectancy rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do France and Canada compare today?
France is ahead: 82.98 against 82.11 — 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: