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UK vs Canada Life expectancy
Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 100% of Canada’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 99%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Canada | Canada as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 71.13 | 100% |
| 1970 | 72.7 | 71.97 | 99% |
| 1980 | 75.1 | 73.68 | 98% |
| 1990 | 77.44 | 75.88 | 98% |
| 2000 | 79.17 | 77.74 | 98% |
| 2010 | 81.32 | 80.4 | 99% |
| 2020 | 81.53 | 80.33 | 99% |
| 2024 | 82.11 | 81.39 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada pass United Kingdom in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do United Kingdom and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 82.11 against 81.39 — 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
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: