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Turkiye vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
Saudi Arabia overtook Turkiye in 1981. In 1960 Turkiye stood at roughly 112% of Saudi Arabia’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 98%, and the pair was closest in 1981 (100%).
| Year | Turkiye | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of Turkiye |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45.31 | 50.8 | 112% |
| 1970 | 52.73 | 56.7 | 108% |
| 1980 | 62.44 | 62.74 | 100% |
| 1990 | 68.87 | 67.83 | 98% |
| 2000 | 72.61 | 71.93 | 99% |
| 2010 | 75.62 | 74.96 | 99% |
| 2020 | 77.6 | 76.53 | 99% |
| 2024 | 78.98 | 77.42 | 98% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Saudi Arabia pass Turkiye in Life expectancy?
In 1981. Saudi Arabia’s published Life expectancy rose above Turkiye’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Turkiye and Saudi Arabia compare today?
Saudi Arabia is ahead: 78.98 against 77.42 — 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: