Record High of Japanese Centenarians
The Japanese Ministry of Health has announced that for the first time, the number of people aged 100 and older has surpassed one hundred thousand, reaching 107,677 individuals as of early September. Data shows that women make up about 90% of this demographic, and this figure represents a continuous increase, marking the 56th consecutive year of growth. This comes amidst Japan recording its lowest birth rate last year, reflecting a demographic crisis facing the country and causing issues such as a labor shortage and rising social security costs.
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