Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Spain: Life expectancy at birth
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
68.49
in 2021
Spain
82.66
in 2021
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
7th
Spain rank
9th
Life expectancy at birth over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 82.66 against 68.49 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 14.17.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.2 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 7th and Spain ranks 9th of 11 groups.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 66.53 | 80.1 | 13.58 | Spain |
| 2010s | 69.01 | 82.42 | 13.41 | Spain |
| 2020s | 68.71 | 82.29 | 13.59 | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher life expectancy at birth, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Spain?
- Spain, at 82.66 against 68.49 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in life expectancy at birth between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Spain?
- 14.17, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Spain?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Spain rank globally for life expectancy at birth?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 7th and Spain ranks 9th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Life expectancy at birth (years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.