For the first time in history, the number of centenarians in Japan has exceeded 100,000.
The Japanese Ministry of Health announced that the population aged 100 and over in the country increased by 7,914 people compared to last year, reaching 107,677, surpassing the 100,000 mark for the first time in the country's history. The statement highlighted that approximately 88% of those who reached 100 years old are women, and noted that the number of people over 100 years old, which was only 153 in 1963, has continued to increase steadily.
'OLDEST WOMAN IS 114, OLDEST MAN IS 112'
According to the announced data, the oldest person in the country is 114-year-old Fuyo Kishimoto, residing in Kyoto. The title of Japan's oldest man is held by 112-year-old Hikaru Kato, living in Kumamoto.
Japan is among the countries with the highest average life expectancy in the world. It was reported that the average lifespan is ranked first in the world for women at 87.33 years, and seventh for men at 81.35 years. Experts point out that balanced and healthy eating habits, low obesity rates, and a comprehensive general health insurance system play a decisive role in the long lifespan.
