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Russia vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Turkiye overtook Russia in 1992. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 133% of Turkiye’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 95%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50.8 | 67.53 | 133% |
| 1970 | 56.7 | 68.13 | 120% |
| 1980 | 62.74 | 67.03 | 107% |
| 1990 | 67.83 | 68.89 | 102% |
| 2000 | 71.93 | 65.48 | 91% |
| 2010 | 74.96 | 68.84 | 92% |
| 2020 | 76.53 | 71.34 | 93% |
| 2024 | 77.42 | 73.44 | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Russia in Life expectancy?
In 1992. Turkiye’s published Life expectancy rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 77.42 against 73.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 95% 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: