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UK vs Brazil Life expectancy
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Brazil stood at roughly 75% of United Kingdom’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 93%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Brazil | Brazil as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 53.16 | 75% |
| 1970 | 71.97 | 57.34 | 80% |
| 1980 | 73.68 | 61.82 | 84% |
| 1990 | 75.88 | 65.86 | 87% |
| 2000 | 77.74 | 69.58 | 90% |
| 2010 | 80.4 | 73.78 | 92% |
| 2020 | 80.33 | 74.51 | 93% |
| 2024 | 81.39 | 76.02 | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Brazil in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. United Kingdom has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do United Kingdom and Brazil compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 81.39 against 76.02 — the trailing economy stands at about 93% 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: