Japan's 100 Year Old Population Boom: A Fiscal Time Bomb? The milestone has been reached: Japan now boasts over 107,000 people aged 100 or older.
This number is expected to continue rising, driven by the country's remarkable longevity. Japanese women lead the pack in terms of lifespan, accounting for approximately 88% of the country's centenarians.
Research suggests that lower exposure to smoking, heavy drinking, and fatal accidents have contributed significantly to this remarkable longevity.