Congo vs South Africa: Life expectancy at age 60
Congo
15.18
in 2021
South Africa
15.27
in 2021
Congo rank
164th
South Africa rank
163rd
Life expectancy at age 60 over time
- Congo
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.27 against 15.18 in Congo, a difference of 0.09.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Congo ranks 164th and South Africa ranks 163rd of 184 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.91 | 16.57 | 2.66 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 15.22 | 17.67 | 2.45 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15.13 | 16.16 | 1.03 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy at age 60, Congo or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 15.27 against 15.18 in Congo as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life expectancy at age 60 between Congo and South Africa?
- 0.09, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Congo and South Africa rank globally for life expectancy at age 60?
- Congo ranks 164th and South Africa ranks 163rd of 184 countries.
- 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.