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India vs Indonesia Life expectancy
India overtook Indonesia in 1965. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 103% of India’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 2016 (100%).
| Year | India | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45.61 | 46.84 | 103% |
| 1970 | 48.59 | 53.25 | 110% |
| 1980 | 53.59 | 58.7 | 110% |
| 1990 | 58.62 | 63.25 | 108% |
| 2000 | 62.75 | 66.29 | 106% |
| 2010 | 67.16 | 68.36 | 102% |
| 2020 | 70.16 | 68.82 | 98% |
| 2024 | 72.24 | 71.29 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did India pass Indonesia in Life expectancy?
In 1965. India’s published Life expectancy rose above Indonesia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do India and Indonesia compare today?
India is ahead: 72.24 against 71.29 — 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: