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Japan vs Australia Life expectancy
Japan overtook Australia in 1966. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 105% of Japan’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 1966 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Australia | Australia as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 67.7 | 70.82 | 105% |
| 1970 | 71.92 | 71.02 | 99% |
| 1980 | 75.99 | 74.33 | 98% |
| 1990 | 78.84 | 76.99 | 98% |
| 2000 | 81.08 | 79.23 | 98% |
| 2010 | 82.84 | 81.7 | 99% |
| 2020 | 84.56 | 83.2 | 98% |
| 2024 | 84.04 | 83.05 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Australia in Life expectancy?
In 1966. Japan’s published Life expectancy rose above Australia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Australia compare today?
Japan is ahead: 84.04 against 83.05 — 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: