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The country now has roughly the same number of people as it did in 1989.
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Fact: Japan's current population is roughly the same size as it was in 1989.
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News Article
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{
    "current_year": 2026,
    "comparison_year": 1989
}
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History Statistics Demographics Japan
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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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