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Japan surpasses for the first time the mark of 100 thousand people over 100 years old

oglobo15 September 2026 at 09:39

The number of people aged 100 or over in Japan surpassed the 100,000 mark for the first time, according to the country's Ministry of Health. According to the government's most recent survey, there were 107,677 centenarians in the country on September 1st.

The number represents a record since the beginning of records in 1963, and grew for the 56th consecutive year. About 90% of centenarians are women, according to the ministry.

With an average age of 49.9 years, Japan is the second country with the most aged population in the world, behind only Monaco, according to the World Bank.

The aging of the population occurs amid the decline in Japan's fertility rate. Data released in June showed that the index fell last year to the lowest level ever recorded.

Why this matters

Japan faces a demographic crisis that serves as a warning for other countries that also face population aging and declining birth rates. The trend directly affects retirement, health, and social security policies, areas of interest for readers who follow long-term global trends.

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