The number of people aged 100 years or more (centenarians) worldwide is expected to increase significantly over the coming decades. While there were short of 170,000 centenarians in 2000, this number is predicted to increase to over 20 million by 2100. As people on the planet live longer, global life expectancy increases.
Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2000 to 2100
(in 1,000s)
To access the data, select Population by age and sex (thousands, check World (no sub-locations), select the years 2010 to 2100, then Both sexes combined. For ages, select 100+.
Figures from 2022 to 2100 are projections.
Numbers from 2022-2100 are calculated with a medium fertility level.
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United Nations. (July 31, 2022). Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2000 to 2100 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/
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United Nations. (2022). Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2000 to 2100 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/
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