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Italy vs Spain Life expectancy
Italy overtook Spain in 1962. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 100% of Italy’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 100%, and the pair was closest in 1989 (100%).
| Year | Italy | Spain | Spain as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.12 | 69.11 | 100% |
| 1970 | 71.56 | 72.03 | 101% |
| 1980 | 73.94 | 75.35 | 102% |
| 1990 | 76.97 | 76.84 | 100% |
| 2000 | 79.78 | 78.97 | 99% |
| 2010 | 82.04 | 81.63 | 100% |
| 2020 | 82.2 | 82.23 | 100% |
| 2024 | 83.95 | 83.89 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Spain in Life expectancy?
In 1962. Italy’s published Life expectancy rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Italy and Spain compare today?
Italy is ahead: 83.95 against 83.89 — the trailing economy stands at about 100% 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: