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South Korea vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 84% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 94%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (96%).
| Year | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 45.31 | 84% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 52.73 | 85% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 62.44 | 95% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 68.87 | 96% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 72.61 | 96% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 75.62 | 94% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 77.6 | 93% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 78.98 | 94% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 78.98 — the trailing economy stands at about 94% 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: