New data reveals a striking gender disparity among the oldest living generation, with women making up nearly nine-tenths of centenarians as demographic trends of aging and population decline accelerate. The figures underscore long-standing differences in life expectancy between genders, raising questions about the social and biological factors contributing to this imbalance. Experts suggest the trend reflects both historical disparities in healthcare access and inherent biological advantages for women in longevity. The findings come as countries grapple with the economic and healthcare challenges posed by a rapidly aging society.
Figures show 88% of the centenarians are women as the population continues to age and shrink.
