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South Korea vs Turkiye Life expectancy
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 94% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 1966 (98%).
| Year | South Korea | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 50.8 | 94% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 56.7 | 91% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 62.74 | 95% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 67.83 | 95% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 71.93 | 95% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 74.96 | 94% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 76.53 | 92% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 77.42 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Turkiye 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 Turkiye compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 77.42 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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: