This statistic shows the number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2010 to 2100. Figures from 2020 to 2100 are estimates. In 2015, there were about 417,000 individuals aged 100 and over worldwide. This figure is expected to increase to over 19 million in the year 2100.
Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2010 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+.
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United Nations. (June 17, 2019). Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2010 to 2100 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 12, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/
United Nations. "Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2010 to 2100 (in 1,000s)." Chart. June 17, 2019. Statista. Accessed August 12, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/
United Nations. (2019). Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2010 to 2100 (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 12, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/
United Nations. "Number of People Aged 100 and Older (Centenarians) Worldwide from 2010 to 2100 (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Jun 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/
United Nations, Number of people aged 100 and older (centenarians) worldwide from 2010 to 2100 (in 1,000s) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/996597/number-centenarians-worldwide/ (last visited August 12, 2022)
