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Germany vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Germany has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 74% of Germany’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 96%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (96%).
| Year | Germany | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.06 | 50.8 | 74% |
| 1970 | 70.45 | 56.7 | 80% |
| 1980 | 72.8 | 62.74 | 86% |
| 1990 | 75.09 | 67.83 | 90% |
| 2000 | 77.93 | 71.93 | 92% |
| 2010 | 79.99 | 74.96 | 94% |
| 2020 | 81.04 | 76.53 | 94% |
| 2024 | 80.79 | 77.42 | 96% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Germany pass Turkiye in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Germany has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Germany and Turkiye compare today?
Germany is ahead: 80.79 against 77.42 — the trailing economy stands at about 96% 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: