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Mexico vs Indonesia Life expectancy
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Indonesia stood at roughly 87% of Mexico’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 95%, and the pair was closest in 2020 (98%).
| Year | Mexico | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.57 | 46.84 | 87% |
| 1970 | 58.89 | 53.25 | 90% |
| 1980 | 64.28 | 58.7 | 91% |
| 1990 | 69.03 | 63.25 | 92% |
| 2000 | 72.56 | 66.29 | 91% |
| 2010 | 73.72 | 68.36 | 93% |
| 2020 | 70.45 | 68.82 | 98% |
| 2024 | 75.26 | 71.29 | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Indonesia in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Mexico and Indonesia compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 75.26 against 71.29 — the trailing economy stands at about 95% 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: