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UK vs Russia Life expectancy
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Russia stood at roughly 95% of United Kingdom’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 90%, and the pair was closest in 1963 (96%).
| Year | United Kingdom | Russia | Russia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 67.53 | 95% |
| 1970 | 71.97 | 68.13 | 95% |
| 1980 | 73.68 | 67.03 | 91% |
| 1990 | 75.88 | 68.89 | 91% |
| 2000 | 77.74 | 65.48 | 84% |
| 2010 | 80.4 | 68.84 | 86% |
| 2020 | 80.33 | 71.34 | 89% |
| 2024 | 81.39 | 73.44 | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Russia 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 Russian Federation compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 81.39 against 73.44 — the trailing economy stands at about 90% 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: