The population of people over 100 years old in Japan has for the first time exceeded 100,000. According to published statistics, the number of these individuals has increased to 107,677 as of September 1, which is 7,914 more than last year, and this increase has continued for 56 consecutive years.
Increasing trend of the elderly population
According to data from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, women constitute 87.6 percent of this population. Additionally, it is expected that another 54,294 people will reach the age of 100 by the fiscal year 2026, which is an increase of 1,984 compared to last year. Overall, Japan has an average of 87.51 people over 100 years old for every 100,000 individuals.
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Notable individuals in the elderly population
Among this population, Fuyo Kishimoto, a resident of Kyoto, is recognized as the oldest woman in Japan at 114 years old. She was born on December 20, 1911. Additionally, Hikaru Kato, a resident of Kumamoto, is considered the oldest man in Japan at 112 years old, born on May 2, 1914.
Japan had only 153 people over 100 years old in 1963 when the collection of statistics began. This number rose to over 1,000 in 1981, to 10,000 in 1998, and to 50,000 in 2012.
Life expectancy in Japan
Life expectancy in Japan is projected to be 87.33 years for women and 81.35 years for men by 2025. These statistics reflect a positive trend in health improvement and quality of life in the country.
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