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More than 100k people in Japan are now aged 100 or older

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Summary

Japan now has over 100,000 centenarians, the highest number globally, with 88% being women. This longevity highlights medical progress but exacerbates Japan's severe demographic crisis, marked by a declining birth rate and an aging population.

  • Japan's centenarian population exceeded 100,000 for the first time, up from 153 in 1963.
  • 88% of Japanese centenarians are women; the oldest is 114 and the oldest man is 112.
  • Japan faces an "existential crisis" due due to a record-low fertility rate (1.14) and a rapidly aging population.
  • The population is projected to drop 30% by 2070, with 65+ year olds making up nearly 40%.

This article highlights the profound societal and economic challenges faced by a rapidly aging nation with a declining birth rate, offering a glimpse into potential future demographic shifts globally.

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