Japan has a problematic age gap: 100,000-plus residents are over 100 and the pension system is buckling
- Posted on September 16, 2026
- By Fortune
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Japan has a problematic age gap: 100,000-plus residents are over 100 and the pension system is buckling
When paired with Japan’s record-low fertility rates, the number of centenarians is creating a host of fiscal problems.