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France vs Netherlands Life expectancy
France overtook Netherlands in 1993. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 105% of France’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (100%).
| Year | France | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.87 | 73.39 | 105% |
| 1970 | 71.66 | 73.59 | 103% |
| 1980 | 74.05 | 75.74 | 102% |
| 1990 | 76.6 | 76.88 | 100% |
| 2000 | 79.06 | 77.99 | 99% |
| 2010 | 81.66 | 80.7 | 99% |
| 2020 | 82.18 | 81.36 | 99% |
| 2024 | 82.98 | 81.97 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Netherlands in Life expectancy?
In 1993. France’s published Life expectancy rose above Netherlands’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do France and Netherlands compare today?
France is ahead: 82.98 against 81.97 — 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
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