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UK vs Mexico Life expectancy
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Mexico stood at roughly 75% of United Kingdom’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 92%, and the pair was closest in 2002 (94%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Mexico | Mexico as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 53.57 | 75% |
| 1970 | 71.97 | 58.89 | 82% |
| 1980 | 73.68 | 64.28 | 87% |
| 1990 | 75.88 | 69.03 | 91% |
| 2000 | 77.74 | 72.56 | 93% |
| 2010 | 80.4 | 73.72 | 92% |
| 2020 | 80.33 | 70.45 | 88% |
| 2024 | 81.39 | 75.26 | 92% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Mexico 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 Mexico compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 81.39 against 75.26 — 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: