More than 100,000 people in Japan are now aged 100 or older
Summary
Japan now has more than 100,000 people aged 100 or older, the highest number in the world. This increase is due to healthy food habits, active lifestyles, and advances in healthcare, but the country faces challenges with its aging population and a declining birth rate.Key Facts
- Japan has 107,677 people aged 100 or older; 88% of them are women.
- The oldest woman is 114 years old, and the oldest man is 112 years old.
- Japan’s diet includes a lot of fish, vegetables, and rice, which helps people live longer.
- About 30% of Japan’s population is over 65, and this is expected to rise to nearly 40% by 2070.
- Japan’s fertility rate dropped to a record low of 1.14 children per woman last year, below the 2.1 needed to keep the population stable.
- The total population is expected to fall from 128 million in 2008 to 87 million by 2070.
- The government sends personal letters and gifts to people turning 100 on a special holiday called "Respect for the Aged."
- Some earlier official records mistakenly counted deceased people as living, due to outdated or incomplete records.
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