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Mexico vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
Saudi Arabia overtook Mexico in 1992. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 118% of Saudi Arabia’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 95%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (100%).
| Year | Mexico | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45.31 | 53.57 | 118% |
| 1970 | 52.73 | 58.89 | 112% |
| 1980 | 62.44 | 64.28 | 103% |
| 1990 | 68.87 | 69.03 | 100% |
| 2000 | 72.61 | 72.56 | 100% |
| 2010 | 75.62 | 73.72 | 97% |
| 2020 | 77.6 | 70.45 | 91% |
| 2024 | 78.98 | 75.26 | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Mexico in Life expectancy?
In 1992. Saudi Arabia’s published Life expectancy rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Mexico and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 78.98 against 75.26 — 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
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