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Mexico vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Turkiye overtook Mexico in 2006. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 105% of Turkiye’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 97%, and the pair was closest in 2006 (100%).
| Year | Mexico | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50.8 | 53.57 | 105% |
| 1970 | 56.7 | 58.89 | 104% |
| 1980 | 62.74 | 64.28 | 102% |
| 1990 | 67.83 | 69.03 | 102% |
| 2000 | 71.93 | 72.56 | 101% |
| 2010 | 74.96 | 73.72 | 98% |
| 2020 | 76.53 | 70.45 | 92% |
| 2024 | 77.42 | 75.26 | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Mexico in Life expectancy?
In 2006. Turkiye’s published Life expectancy rose above Mexico’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Mexico and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 77.42 against 75.26 — the trailing economy stands at about 97% 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: