# Japan’s centenarian population surpasses 100,000 for the first time

https://mins.news/en/item/59342

- BBC News, 2026-09-15 13:43 UTC
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- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmzezj5e18xxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Japan now has 107,677 people aged 100 or older, according to the health ministry, with women making up 88%. The milestone comes as the country’s population shrinks, fertility reaches record lows and pressure grows on the sustainability of its social security system.

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