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Japan centenarian population exceeds 100,000 for the first time
Japan has reached a historic demographic milestone, with the number of residents aged 100 or older surpassing 100,000 for the first time. According to data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, there were 107,677 centenarians as of September 1, representing an increase of 7,914 people compared to the previous year. This marks the 56th consecutive year of growth for this age group.
Women constitute the vast majority of this population, accounting for approximately 87.6% to 88% of centenarians. The oldest resident in the country is 114-year-old Fuyo Kishimoto from Kyoto, while the oldest male is 112-year-old Hikaru Kato from Kumamoto.
While the rise in longevity is celebrated by Health Minister Kenichiro Ueno as a result of medical advancements and healthy lifestyles, it occurs alongside a significant demographic crisis. Japan is facing a rapidly aging and shrinking population due to record-low birth rates. Experts note that this trend places increasing pressure on the nation's social security systems, healthcare workforce, and public finances.
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Fuyo Kishimoto · Hikaru Kato · Japan · Kenichiro Ueno · Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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- [● 29 SOURCES] In 1963, when data collection began, Japan had only 153 people aged 100 or older. mekongasean.vn · www.rtl.de · centar.mk · www.turkgun.com · www.yorumla.net · +24 more
- [● 40 SOURCES] The number of centenarians increased by 7,914 people compared to the previous year. mekongasean.vn · www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · centar.mk · www.rtl.de · www.ekoturk.com · +35 more
- [● 41 SOURCES] As of September 1, the number of people aged 100 or older in Japan reached 107,677. mekongasean.vn · www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · centar.mk · www.rtl.de · www.ekoturk.com · +35 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] Fuyo Kishimoto of Kyoto is the oldest resident at 114 years old. mekongasean.vn · www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · centar.mk · www.ekoturk.com · www.turkgun.com · +25 more
- [● 40 SOURCES] Women make up approximately 87.6% to 88% of the centenarian population. mekongasean.vn · www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · centar.mk · www.rtl.de · www.ekoturk.com · +35 more
- [● 30 SOURCES] Hikaru Kato of Kumamoto is the oldest male resident at 112 years old. mekongasean.vn · www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · centar.mk · www.turkgun.com · www.yorumla.net · +25 more
- [● 40 SOURCES] The number of centenarians in Japan has increased for 56 consecutive years. www.the-miyanichi.co.jp · centar.mk · www.rtl.de · www.ekoturk.com · www.turkgun.com · +35 more