Opole region leads Poland in centenarians per capita

Data from the Polish Central Statistical Office (GUS) reveals that the Opole Voivodeship has the highest density of centenarians in Poland when measured per 100,000 inhabitants. While the Mazovian Voivodeship has the highest absolute number of people aged 100 or older (1,808), Opole leads proportionally with 34.43 centenarians per 100,000 residents.

In absolute terms, as of December 31, 2025, the Opole region was home to 318 centenarians, consisting of 100 men and 218 women. Other regions with high absolute numbers include Silesia (1,357) and Greater Poland (994).

Social Security (ZUS) data indicates a growing trend of longevity in the country. The number of people receiving the honorary benefit from ZUS rose from 4,057 in December 2025 to over 4,600 by late September 2026. As of March 2026, the monthly honorary benefit for centenarians was set at 6,938.92 PLN gross.