Core Insights - The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a record high of over 99,763, marking an increase of 4,644 from the previous year [1] - The majority of centenarians are female, accounting for approximately 88% of the total [1] - The oldest living person in Japan is a 114-year-old woman named Shizuko Hasegawa, while the oldest man is 111-year-old Kiyotaka Mizuno [1] Demographic Data - Japan has approximately 80 centenarians per 100,000 people nationwide [1] - Shimane Prefecture has the highest proportion of centenarians, with about 169 per 100,000, while Saitama Prefecture has the lowest at 49 per 100,000 [1] - The average life expectancy in Japan for women is projected to be 87.13 years and for men 81.09 years in 2024 [1] Historical Context - Japan began tracking centenarians in 1963, when there were only 153 individuals aged 100 or older [1] - The number of centenarians has steadily increased due to advancements in healthcare and nursing, surpassing 1,000 in 1981, 10,000 in 1998, and 90,000 in 2022 [1]
日本百岁老人超9.9万 连续55年创新高
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-12 06:26