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Spain vs Switzerland Life expectancy
Switzerland overtook Spain in 1982. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 97% of Switzerland’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 2014 (100%).
| Year | Spain | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.31 | 69.11 | 97% |
| 1970 | 73.02 | 72.03 | 99% |
| 1980 | 75.46 | 75.35 | 100% |
| 1990 | 77.24 | 76.84 | 99% |
| 2000 | 79.68 | 78.97 | 99% |
| 2010 | 82.25 | 81.63 | 99% |
| 2020 | 83 | 82.23 | 99% |
| 2024 | 84.41 | 83.89 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass Spain in Life expectancy?
In 1982. Switzerland’s published Life expectancy rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 84.41 against 83.89 — the trailing economy stands at about 99% 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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