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Indonesia vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
Saudi Arabia overtook Indonesia in 1965. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 103% of Saudi Arabia’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 90%, and the pair was closest in 1971 (100%).
| Year | Indonesia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Indonesia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45.31 | 46.84 | 103% |
| 1970 | 52.73 | 53.25 | 101% |
| 1980 | 62.44 | 58.7 | 94% |
| 1990 | 68.87 | 63.25 | 92% |
| 2000 | 72.61 | 66.29 | 91% |
| 2010 | 75.62 | 68.36 | 90% |
| 2020 | 77.6 | 68.82 | 89% |
| 2024 | 78.98 | 71.29 | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Indonesia in Life expectancy?
In 1965. Saudi Arabia’s published Life expectancy rose above Indonesia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Indonesia and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 78.98 against 71.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 90% 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: