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France vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
France has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 65% of France’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 95%, and the pair was closest in 2017 (95%).
| Year | France | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of France |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.87 | 45.31 | 65% |
| 1970 | 71.66 | 52.73 | 74% |
| 1980 | 74.05 | 62.44 | 84% |
| 1990 | 76.6 | 68.87 | 90% |
| 2000 | 79.06 | 72.61 | 92% |
| 2010 | 81.66 | 75.62 | 93% |
| 2020 | 82.18 | 77.6 | 94% |
| 2024 | 82.98 | 78.98 | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
When did France pass Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia compare today?
France is ahead: 82.98 against 78.98 — the trailing economy stands at about 95% 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: