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Japan's Centenarian Population Surpasses 100,000 for First Time

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Japan's population of people aged 100 or older has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, reaching a record 107,677 amid ongoing demographic shifts.

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed 100,000 for the first time, reaching 107,677 in September.
The centenarian population increased for the 56th consecutive year, rising by almost 8,000 from the previous year.
Women make up 88% of the total centenarian population, accounting for 94,298 individuals.
Japan's average life expectancy stood at 84 years old in 2024, according to the World Bank.
Scientists attribute the country's longevity to wholesome diets and an advanced healthcare system.
The country's oldest residents include 114-year-old Fuyo Kishimoto in Kyoto and 112-year-old Hikaru Kato in Kumamoto.
The aging population is increasing the costs of elderly care and shrinking the workforce in the world's fourth-biggest economy.
Japan's total population of 123 million continues to decline as birth rates hit record lows.