A notable demographic trend has been observed in a country known for its residents' longevity. The number of people aged 100 or older has surpassed 100,000 for the first time. This milestone marks a new record, with the total reaching 107,677 in September.

The majority of these individuals are women, accounting for 88% of the total, which translates to 94,298 people. This represents an increase of nearly 8,000 people compared to the previous year.

Further details on this trend are available from the source, including comments from the Minister of Health.