South Korea vs Luxembourg: Healthy life expectancy at birth
South Korea
72.45
in 2021
Luxembourg
71.23
in 2021
South Korea rank
3rd
Luxembourg rank
5th
Healthy life expectancy at birth over time
- South Korea
- Luxembourg
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 72.45 against 71.23 in Luxembourg, a difference of 1.22.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Luxembourg ahead.
South Korea ranks 3rd and Luxembourg ranks 5th of 185 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 2 and Luxembourg in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Luxembourg | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.32 | 68.76 | 0.4411 | Luxembourg |
| 2010s | 71.31 | 70.9 | 0.4079 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 72.47 | 71.27 | 1.2 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher healthy life expectancy at birth, South Korea or Luxembourg?
- South Korea, at 72.45 against 71.23 in Luxembourg as of 2021.
- What is the difference in healthy life expectancy at birth between South Korea and Luxembourg?
- 1.22, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Luxembourg?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Luxembourg rank globally for healthy life expectancy at birth?
- South Korea ranks 3rd and Luxembourg ranks 5th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Healthy life expectancy at birth. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.