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South Korea vs Australia Life expectancy
South Korea overtook Australia in 2017. In 1960 Australia stood at roughly 132% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 2018 (100%).
| Year | South Korea | Australia | Australia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 70.82 | 132% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 71.02 | 114% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 74.33 | 113% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 76.99 | 108% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 79.23 | 104% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 81.7 | 102% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 83.2 | 100% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 83.05 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Australia in Life expectancy?
In 2017. South Korea’s published Life expectancy rose above Australia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Australia compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 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: