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Japan vs Spain Life expectancy
Japan overtook Spain in 1963. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 102% of Japan’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 100%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (100%).
| Year | Japan | Spain | Spain as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 67.7 | 69.11 | 102% |
| 1970 | 71.92 | 72.03 | 100% |
| 1980 | 75.99 | 75.35 | 99% |
| 1990 | 78.84 | 76.84 | 97% |
| 2000 | 81.08 | 78.97 | 97% |
| 2010 | 82.84 | 81.63 | 99% |
| 2020 | 84.56 | 82.23 | 97% |
| 2024 | 84.04 | 83.89 | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Spain in Life expectancy?
In 1963. Japan’s published Life expectancy rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Japan and Spain compare today?
Japan is ahead: 84.04 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: