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France vs Indonesia Life expectancy
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 67% of France’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 86%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (86%).
| Year | France | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.87 | 46.84 | 67% |
| 1970 | 71.66 | 53.25 | 74% |
| 1980 | 74.05 | 58.7 | 79% |
| 1990 | 76.6 | 63.25 | 83% |
| 2000 | 79.06 | 66.29 | 84% |
| 2010 | 81.66 | 68.36 | 84% |
| 2020 | 82.18 | 68.82 | 84% |
| 2024 | 82.98 | 71.29 | 86% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Indonesia 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 Indonesia compare today?
France is ahead: 82.98 against 71.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 86% 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: