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Russia vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
Saudi Arabia overtook Russia in 1991. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 149% of Saudi Arabia’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 1990 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45.31 | 67.53 | 149% |
| 1970 | 52.73 | 68.13 | 129% |
| 1980 | 62.44 | 67.03 | 107% |
| 1990 | 68.87 | 68.89 | 100% |
| 2000 | 72.61 | 65.48 | 90% |
| 2010 | 75.62 | 68.84 | 91% |
| 2020 | 77.6 | 71.34 | 92% |
| 2024 | 78.98 | 73.44 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Russia in Life expectancy?
In 1991. Saudi Arabia’s published Life expectancy rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 78.98 against 73.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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
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