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India vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Turkiye has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 India stood at roughly 90% of Turkiye’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (93%).
| Year | India | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50.8 | 45.61 | 90% |
| 1970 | 56.7 | 48.59 | 86% |
| 1980 | 62.74 | 53.59 | 85% |
| 1990 | 67.83 | 58.62 | 86% |
| 2000 | 71.93 | 62.75 | 87% |
| 2010 | 74.96 | 67.16 | 90% |
| 2020 | 76.53 | 70.16 | 92% |
| 2024 | 77.42 | 72.24 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass India in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Turkiye has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do India and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 77.42 against 72.24 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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: