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Italy vs Brazil Life expectancy
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 77% of Italy’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 91%, and the pair was closest in 2023 (91%).
| Year | Italy | Brazil | Brazil as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.12 | 53.16 | 77% |
| 1970 | 71.56 | 57.34 | 80% |
| 1980 | 73.94 | 61.82 | 84% |
| 1990 | 76.97 | 65.86 | 86% |
| 2000 | 79.78 | 69.58 | 87% |
| 2010 | 82.04 | 73.78 | 90% |
| 2020 | 82.2 | 74.51 | 91% |
| 2024 | 83.95 | 76.02 | 91% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Brazil in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Italy has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Italy and Brazil compare today?
Italy is ahead: 83.95 against 76.02 — the trailing economy stands at about 91% 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: