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Russia vs South Korea Life expectancy
South Korea overtook Russia in 1984. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 126% of Korea, Rep.’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 88%, and the pair was closest in 1986 (100%).
| Year | Russia | South Korea | South Korea as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.8 | 67.53 | 126% |
| 1970 | 62.16 | 68.13 | 110% |
| 1980 | 66.05 | 67.03 | 101% |
| 1990 | 71.6 | 68.89 | 96% |
| 2000 | 75.91 | 65.48 | 86% |
| 2010 | 80.12 | 68.84 | 86% |
| 2020 | 83.43 | 71.34 | 86% |
| 2024 | 83.63 | 73.44 | 88% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Russia in Life expectancy?
In 1984. South Korea’s published Life expectancy rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Korea, Rep. compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 83.63 against 73.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 88% 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: