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Japan vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Japan has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 75% of Japan’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (92%).
| Year | Japan | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 67.7 | 50.8 | 75% |
| 1970 | 71.92 | 56.7 | 79% |
| 1980 | 75.99 | 62.74 | 83% |
| 1990 | 78.84 | 67.83 | 86% |
| 2000 | 81.08 | 71.93 | 89% |
| 2010 | 82.84 | 74.96 | 90% |
| 2020 | 84.56 | 76.53 | 90% |
| 2024 | 84.04 | 77.42 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Japan pass Turkiye in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Japan has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Japan and Turkiye compare today?
Japan is ahead: 84.04 against 77.42 — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: