SHATAYU X DTH YNG ALAP

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As of 2024, the global population of centenarians—individuals aged 100 years or older—is estimated to be approximately 722,000, according to United Nations projections . This marks a significant increase from the 573,000 centenarians reported in 2020 . (Number of centenarians expected to quadruple over next 30 years, How many centenarians are there around the world?)

Countries with the Highest Number of Centenarians (2025 Estimates)

Based on data from the World Population Review, the countries with the largest centenarian populations in 2025 are: (Centenarians by Country 2025 - World Population Review)

• Japan: 131,711

• China: 41,002

• India: 39,421

• Thailand: 28,837

• South Korea: 8,474 . (Centenarians by Country 2025 - World Population Review)

Japan not only has the highest absolute number of centenarians but also the highest rate per capita, with approximately 0.06% of its population aged 100 or older . (How many centenarians are there around the world?)

Future Projections

The number of centenarians worldwide is expected to continue rising due to advancements in healthcare and increasing life expectancies. Projections suggest that by 2050, the global centenarian population could exceed 3.2 million, and by 2100, nearly 18 million people may reach the age of 100 or beyond . (What impact will living longer have on the world?)

This growing demographic underscores the importance of planning for the needs of an aging population, including healthcare, social support, and economic policies that accommodate longer lifespans.

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Atma or self

luminous consciousness, illumines the

acitivites of the gross and subtle bodies. It is

itself detached from all the bodies. Because

of ignorance we think and attribute all the

qualities of the three Sareeras to Atma.

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