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Japan’s health ministry released data on Tuesday showing that there are now 107,677 people who are at least 100 years old, an increase of nearly 8,000 since last year.
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Fact: Japan has 107,677 centenarians as of September 2026, an increase of nearly 8,000 from the previous year.
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Japan’s health ministry
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News Article
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{
    "source": "Japan\u2019s health ministry",
    "location": "Japan",
    "statistic": "107,677 people",
    "date_of_data": "2026-09-15"
}
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Statistics Demographics Japan
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Created
September 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM (3 weeks ago)

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Japan Reaches a Unique Milestone, With More Than 100,000 People Aged 100 or Over
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/asia/japan-age-100.html

Japan has reached a record 107,677 centenarians, an increase of nearly 8,000 from last year. This longevity is attributed to healthy lifestyles and an affordable health system, though the country also faces challenges with a low birthrate and shrinking population.

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