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France vs Russia Life expectancy
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 97% of France’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 89%, and the pair was closest in 1964 (97%).
| Year | France | Russia | Russia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.87 | 67.53 | 97% |
| 1970 | 71.66 | 68.13 | 95% |
| 1980 | 74.05 | 67.03 | 91% |
| 1990 | 76.6 | 68.89 | 90% |
| 2000 | 79.06 | 65.48 | 83% |
| 2010 | 81.66 | 68.84 | 84% |
| 2020 | 82.18 | 71.34 | 87% |
| 2024 | 82.98 | 73.44 | 89% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Russia 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 Russian Federation compare today?
France is ahead: 82.98 against 73.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 89% 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: