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Spain vs Netherlands Life expectancy
Spain overtook Netherlands in 1982. In 1960 Netherlands stood at roughly 106% of Spain’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 1987 (100%).
| Year | Spain | Netherlands | Netherlands as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.11 | 73.39 | 106% |
| 1970 | 72.03 | 73.59 | 102% |
| 1980 | 75.35 | 75.74 | 101% |
| 1990 | 76.84 | 76.88 | 100% |
| 2000 | 78.97 | 77.99 | 99% |
| 2010 | 81.63 | 80.7 | 99% |
| 2020 | 82.23 | 81.36 | 99% |
| 2024 | 83.89 | 81.97 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Netherlands in Life expectancy?
In 1982. Spain’s published Life expectancy rose above Netherlands’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Netherlands compare today?
Spain is ahead: 83.89 against 81.97 — 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
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