# Centenarian demographics and benefits in Poland

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/centenarian-demographics-and-benefits-in-poland
> Updated: 2026-10-28T12:14:52.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Data regarding the population of centenarians in Poland indicates a growing trend of longevity. Nationally, the number of individuals receiving honorary benefits from the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) has risen, increasing from 4,057 in December 2025 to over 4,600 by late September 2026.

Regional statistics show varying distributions of the elderly population. The Opole Voivodeship holds the highest density of centenarians per capita, with 34.43 residents per 100,000 inhabitants. In contrast, the Mazovian Voivodeship contains the highest absolute number of people aged 100 or older, totaling 1,808 individuals.

In the Wielkopolska region, the number of centenarians receiving ZUS benefits grew from 214 in 2016 to 344. The monthly honorary benefit, which is indexed every March, was set at 6,938.92 PLN gross as of March 2026. This benefit is provided to Polish citizens reaching age 100, regardless of whether they have previously drawn a pension.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Wielkopolska region sees rise in centenarians receiving ZUS benefits

ZUS is currently paying honorary monthly benefits to 344 centenarians in Poland's Wielkopolska region, a significant increase from 2016.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wielkopolska-region-sees-rise-in-centenarians-receiving-zus-benefits

### 2026-10-26: Opole region leads Poland in centenarians per capita

The Opole Voivodeship has the highest number of centenarians per 100,000 residents in Poland, despite Mazovia having the highest total count.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opole-region-leads-poland-in-centenarians-per-capita

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