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South Korea vs Indonesia Life expectancy
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 87% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 85%, and the pair was closest in 1983 (89%).
| Year | South Korea | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 46.84 | 87% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 53.25 | 86% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 58.7 | 89% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 63.25 | 88% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 66.29 | 87% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 68.36 | 85% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 68.82 | 82% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 71.29 | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Indonesia in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. South Korea has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Korea, Rep. and Indonesia compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 71.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 85% 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: