For the First Time, Japan Has More than 100,000 Centenarians
- On Sept 15, the Health Ministry reported that Japan's centenarian population reached a record 107,677, marking the first time the figure surpassed 100,000 since records began in 1963.
- Japanese women account for about 88 percent of the country's centenarians, a demographic pattern underscored ahead of the annual Respect for the Aged public holiday next week.
- The nation's oldest person is a 114-year-old woman living in Kyoto, while Separate United Nations estimates put Japan's global centenarian share at the highest of any country.
- To meet the needs of an ageing population, the government seeks around 33.7 trillion for pensions and medical care while estimating a need for 2.4 million healthcare workers by 2026.
- With a median age of 49.9 years according to the World Bank, Japan faces demographic challenges similar to Singapore and South Korea, where shrinking workforces and record-low birth rates threaten long-term stability.
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Japan has been grappling with a shrinking population for decades, but one age group is steadily growing. For the first time in the country's history, the number of people over 100 has surpassed 100,000, setting a new record in a country known for its longevity. The number of centenarians has increased for the 56th consecutive year, reaching 107,677 in September, about 8,000 more than a year earlier, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Wel…
More than 100,000 Japanese people are over 100 years old. Researcher points to three Japanese concepts as a possible reason.
Figures show that 88 per cent of the centennials are women, in a context where the population continues to age and decline.
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More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
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Figures show Japan is now home to over 100,000 centenarians, the highest number in the world. Roughly 88% of the 100+ plus crowd are women – the oldest of whom is Kishimoto Fuyo, a 114-year-old from Kyoto City. Japan has the highest share of elderly people out of any country in the world, with over 28% of its population over the age of 65. Like many other countries, that figure is expected to rise before the end of the century.
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