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Netherlands vs Switzerland Life expectancy
Switzerland overtook Netherlands in 1975. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 103% of Switzerland’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 97%, and the pair was closest in 1977 (100%).
| Year | Netherlands | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Netherlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.31 | 73.39 | 103% |
| 1970 | 73.02 | 73.59 | 101% |
| 1980 | 75.46 | 75.74 | 100% |
| 1990 | 77.24 | 76.88 | 100% |
| 2000 | 79.68 | 77.99 | 98% |
| 2010 | 82.25 | 80.7 | 98% |
| 2020 | 83 | 81.36 | 98% |
| 2024 | 84.41 | 81.97 | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Netherlands in Life expectancy?
In 1975. Switzerland’s published Life expectancy rose above Netherlands’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Netherlands and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 84.41 against 81.97 — 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.
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