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Spain vs Turkiye Life expectancy
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 74% of Spain’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (93%).
| Year | Spain | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 69.11 | 50.8 | 74% |
| 1970 | 72.03 | 56.7 | 79% |
| 1980 | 75.35 | 62.74 | 83% |
| 1990 | 76.84 | 67.83 | 88% |
| 2000 | 78.97 | 71.93 | 91% |
| 2010 | 81.63 | 74.96 | 92% |
| 2020 | 82.23 | 76.53 | 93% |
| 2024 | 83.89 | 77.42 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Turkiye in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do Spain and Turkiye compare today?
Spain is ahead: 83.89 against 77.42 — the trailing economy stands at about 92% 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: