Japan's Centenarian Population Soars to Record 99,763

2025-09-14 01:42:52

(MENAFN) Japan’s centenarian population has reached a historic high of 99,763, marking the 55th consecutive year of growth, the government revealed on Friday, according to media.

As of September 15, the number of individuals aged 100 or older has risen by 4,644 compared to the previous year, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

Women make up a substantial majority of this group, accounting for approximately 88%, or 87,784 individuals, while men represent 11,979 of the total.

The nation's oldest person is 114-year-old Shigeko Kagawa, residing in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture. The oldest man, 111-year-old Kiyotaka Mizuno, lives in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture.

The nationwide centenarian rate averages 80.58 per 100,000 people. Shimane Prefecture in western Japan continues to lead the nation for the 13th consecutive year, with an impressive 168.69 centenarians per 100,000 residents.

The government began tracking centenarians in 1963, when only 153 individuals met the milestone. That number surpassed 1,000 in 1981 and exceeded 10,000 in 1998.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare also reported that in 2024, Japan's life expectancy stands at 87.13 years for women and 81.09 years for men.

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