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Russia vs Mexico Life expectancy
Mexico overtook Russia in 1990. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 126% of Mexico’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 1990 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Mexico | Mexico as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 53.57 | 67.53 | 126% |
| 1970 | 58.89 | 68.13 | 116% |
| 1980 | 64.28 | 67.03 | 104% |
| 1990 | 69.03 | 68.89 | 100% |
| 2000 | 72.56 | 65.48 | 90% |
| 2010 | 73.72 | 68.84 | 93% |
| 2020 | 70.45 | 71.34 | 101% |
| 2024 | 75.26 | 73.44 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Russia in Life expectancy?
In 1990. Mexico’s published Life expectancy rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Mexico compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 75.26 against 73.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 98% 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: