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South Korea vs Mexico Life expectancy
South Korea overtook Mexico in 1962. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 100% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 90%, and the pair was closest in 1962 (100%).
| Year | South Korea | Mexico | Mexico as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 53.57 | 100% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 58.89 | 95% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 64.28 | 97% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 69.03 | 96% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 72.56 | 96% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 73.72 | 92% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 70.45 | 84% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 75.26 | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Mexico in Life expectancy?
In 1962. South Korea’s published Life expectancy rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Korea, Rep. and Mexico compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 75.26 — the trailing economy stands at about 90% 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: