Africa (WHO region) vs Canada: Life expectancy at age 60
Africa (WHO region)
16.75
in 2021
Canada
24.77
in 2021
Africa (WHO region) rank
8th
Canada rank
11th
Life expectancy at age 60 over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Canada
How they compare
Canada currently reports 24.77 against 16.75 in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 8.02.
That makes Canada's figure about 1.5 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 8th and Canada ranks 11th of 11 groups.
Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Canada | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.79 | 23.21 | 7.42 | Canada |
| 2010s | 17.06 | 24.61 | 7.55 | Canada |
| 2020s | 16.81 | 24.71 | 7.9 | Canada |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy at age 60, Africa (WHO region) or Canada?
- Canada, at 24.77 against 16.75 in Africa (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life expectancy at age 60 between Africa (WHO region) and Canada?
- 8.02, with Canada ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Canada?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Canada rank globally for life expectancy at age 60?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 8th and Canada ranks 11th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Life expectancy at age 60 (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.