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Russia vs Brazil Life expectancy
Brazil overtook Russia in 1993. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 127% of Brazil’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 97%, and the pair was closest in 1992 (101%).
| Year | Russia | Brazil | Brazil as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.16 | 67.53 | 127% |
| 1970 | 57.34 | 68.13 | 119% |
| 1980 | 61.82 | 67.03 | 108% |
| 1990 | 65.86 | 68.89 | 105% |
| 2000 | 69.58 | 65.48 | 94% |
| 2010 | 73.78 | 68.84 | 93% |
| 2020 | 74.51 | 71.34 | 96% |
| 2024 | 76.02 | 73.44 | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Brazil pass Russia in Life expectancy?
In 1993. Brazil’s published Life expectancy rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Brazil compare today?
Brazil is ahead: 76.02 against 73.44 — 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: