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UK vs Saudi Arabia Life expectancy
United Kingdom has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Saudi Arabia stood at roughly 64% of United Kingdom’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 97%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.13 | 45.31 | 64% |
| 1970 | 71.97 | 52.73 | 73% |
| 1980 | 73.68 | 62.44 | 85% |
| 1990 | 75.88 | 68.87 | 91% |
| 2000 | 77.74 | 72.61 | 93% |
| 2010 | 80.4 | 75.62 | 94% |
| 2020 | 80.33 | 77.6 | 97% |
| 2024 | 81.39 | 78.98 | 97% |
Frequently asked questions
When did United Kingdom pass Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia compare today?
United Kingdom is ahead: 81.39 against 78.98 — the trailing economy stands at about 97% 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: