Japan has record 100,000 people aged over 100: How societies are ageing
Summary
Japan now has over 100,000 people aged 100 or older, the highest number ever recorded. The country is facing a big challenge because its population is getting older quickly while fewer babies are being born.Key Facts
- There are 107,677 centenarians (people aged 100 or older) in Japan in 2026, up from the previous year.
- Almost 88% of these centenarians are women.
- About 30% of Japan’s population will be aged 65 or older by 2070.
- Japan’s population is shrinking, expected to fall from 128 million in 2008 to 87 million by 2070.
- The low birth rate in Japan is around 1.14 children per woman, much lower than the 2.1 needed to keep population stable.
- Factors contributing to Japan’s longevity include a healthy diet, active lifestyle, and good health care system.
- The aging population and low birth rate create economic problems like fewer workers supporting more elderly people.
- Japan is trying policies to increase births, such as child allowances and better parental leave, but these haven’t yet increased birth rates.
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