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Japan vs Canada Life expectancy
Japan overtook Canada in 1972. In 1960 Canada stood at roughly 105% of Japan’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 1973 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Canada | Canada as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 67.7 | 71.13 | 105% |
| 1970 | 71.92 | 72.7 | 101% |
| 1980 | 75.99 | 75.1 | 99% |
| 1990 | 78.84 | 77.44 | 98% |
| 2000 | 81.08 | 79.17 | 98% |
| 2010 | 82.84 | 81.32 | 98% |
| 2020 | 84.56 | 81.53 | 96% |
| 2024 | 84.04 | 82.11 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Canada in Life expectancy?
In 1972. Japan’s published Life expectancy rose above Canada’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Canada compare today?
Japan is ahead: 84.04 against 82.11 — the trailing economy stands at about 98% 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: