South Korea vs Switzerland: Life expectancy at age 60
South Korea
26.16
in 2021
Switzerland
25.35
in 2021
South Korea rank
2nd
Switzerland rank
5th
Life expectancy at age 60 over time
- South Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 26.16 against 25.35 in Switzerland, a difference of 0.81.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Korea ranks 2nd and Switzerland ranks 5th of 184 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.91 | 23.84 | 1.93 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 24.91 | 25.02 | 0.1182 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 26.19 | 25.06 | 1.12 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy at age 60, South Korea or Switzerland?
- South Korea, at 26.16 against 25.35 in Switzerland as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life expectancy at age 60 between South Korea and Switzerland?
- 0.81, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Switzerland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Switzerland rank globally for life expectancy at age 60?
- South Korea ranks 2nd and Switzerland ranks 5th 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.