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UK vs Switzerland Life expectancy
Switzerland has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 United Kingdom stood at roughly 100% of Switzerland’s Life expectancy; today the figure is about 96%.
| Year | United Kingdom | Switzerland | Switzerland as % of UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 71.31 | 71.13 | 100% |
| 1970 | 73.02 | 71.97 | 99% |
| 1980 | 75.46 | 73.68 | 98% |
| 1990 | 77.24 | 75.88 | 98% |
| 2000 | 79.68 | 77.74 | 98% |
| 2010 | 82.25 | 80.4 | 98% |
| 2020 | 83 | 80.33 | 97% |
| 2024 | 84.41 | 81.39 | 96% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Switzerland pass United Kingdom in Life expectancy?
It has not come to that. Switzerland has posted the larger Life expectancy in every published year (1960–2024).
How do United Kingdom and Switzerland compare today?
Switzerland is ahead: 84.41 against 81.39 — the trailing economy stands at about 96% 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: