Number of centenarians in Japan reaches record high

The number of people aged 100 and older in Japan has exceeded 100,000 for the first time.

Operativ Media reports, citing Kyodo.

According to the report, the number of centenarians has reached 107,677, marking the 56th consecutive year of increase.

Women account for 87.6% of the total, numbering 94,298.

In addition, 54,294 people are expected to reach the age of 100 in the 2026 fiscal year, which is 1,984 more than the previous year.